Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Hire Element – Accounting & Financial Search

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role, offering a hybrid work schedule with two days in the office. This position is being recruited by Hire Element, a company specializing in Accounting & Financial Search, for one of their client organizations. As a Staff Accountant, you will be a key contributor to the client’s accounting team, directly impacting the accuracy and timeliness of their financial reporting. The role is essential for supporting senior financial leadership, including the Controller and CFO, by providing precise financial accounting data across various areas.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid

• Team: Reports to the Controller/CFO
• Mission: Own the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data across diverse areas to support the accounting team.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Data Management: Be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas.
• Reporting Accuracy: Work closely with various department heads to understand operations and ensure the accuracy of all financial reporting activity.
• Statement Preparation: Prepare comprehensive financial statements and supporting schedules according to the established monthly close schedule.
• Statement Distribution: Assist in the thorough preparation and efficient distribution of financial statements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor Degree in Accounting or an equivalent field. This is an early career position.
• Experience: 0-4 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Skills: Financial Accounting Data Preparation, Financial Statement Preparation, Microsoft Excel Proficiency, Financial Analysis, Financial Data Organization