Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | TopBuild

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at TopBuild, located in Daytona Beach, FL with a hybrid onsite presence requiring at least 2-3 days weekly in the office. TopBuild, now part of QXO, is an industry leader that drives the future of energy-efficient insulation and building material products, and is the fastest-growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry. This Staff Accountant role is vital to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting key accounting functions, and upholding internal controls as the company targets significant growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Daytona Beach, FL
• Pay: $60200–$90100 yearly
• Mission: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records through diligent accounting practices and support of internal controls.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, array formulas, data analysis)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries: Prepare and accurately post monthly journal entries with full supporting documentation, covering recurring accruals, prepaids, amortized transactions, and other necessary adjustments.
• Financial Closing: Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate any variances, and actively assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including analytical reviews of trial balance accounts.
• Compliance & Control: Maintain strict compliance with company accounting policies and actively support the integrity of internal controls.
• Collaborative Resolution: Communicate effectively with other departments, vendors, and customers, and collaborate with operational teams to research accounting issues and resolve discrepancies.
• Project Support: Support internal and external audit requests by gathering required documentation and preparing schedules, and participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. This role is suitable for an early-career professional seeking to build a foundation in general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience: 1+ years of general accounting experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, various formulas, and data analysis; strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy; effective written and verbal communication abilities; and the capacity to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. Key accounting competencies include financial analysis, account reconciliations, general ledger accounting, critical thinking, process improvement, internal controls, team collaboration, and time management.
• Bonus: Experience with Oracle, ERP systems, or other large-scale accounting software; experience working in a multi-entity or multi-location environment.