Staff Accountant

Summary

Join GoodLeap as a Staff Accountant, a detail-oriented and analytical role crucial for maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will work with accounts of varying complexity, contributing to financial reporting and analysis. Responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and process improvement. This position requires a bachelor's degree, up to two years of relevant accounting experience, and strong Excel skills. The salary range is $60,000-$70,000 per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience in accounting
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Intermediate to advanced skill level using Microsoft Excel
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and superior attention to detail
• Must demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Experience with account reconciliation and financial statement preparation
• Professional demeanor and presentation when interacting with both internal and external customers
• Ability to coordinate work with a geographically dispersed team – Zoom/ Slack/ Email connectivity & presence balanced with the ability to get things done

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software
• Record day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other general ledger entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Monitor and maintain proper documentation for all general ledger entries to ensure audit readiness
• Record general ledger entries and prepare account reconciliations as part of the period end close process
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Perform reconciliations, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaids and fixed assets, to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions as part of the financial close
• Prepare and maintain schedules for various balance sheet and income statement accounts and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company policies
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for audits and provide necessary support during audit processes
• Assist in monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc financial compliance reporting for external constituents including lenders, investors and regulatory/licensing entities
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within the accounting function
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls

Benefits

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 per year