Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant: Responsible for maintaining accurate cashbook records, performing daily and monthly reconciliations, and ensuring all transactions are properly recorded in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role supports timely financial reporting and contributes to internal controls over cash management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cashbook entries and ensure accuracy of all cash transactions.
• Reconcile bank statements and cashbook balances on a regular basis (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between cashbook and bank records promptly.
• Monitor and record incoming and outgoing payments, including checks, wire transfers, and electronic payments.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for reconciliations and audit purposes.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring cash-related accounts are accurate.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure proper cash application.
• Reach out to AR/AP SSC teams daily to confirm deposits and payments are completed, as these feed directly into the bank reconciliation process.
• Monitor outgoing payments and incoming deposits; if any issues are identified, engage with AP or AR teams to ensure timely bookings.
• The only bookings this role will perform are for investment income and bank charges (including any additional bank fees).
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and company policies related to cash handling.
• Support external and internal audits by providing reconciliation reports and documentation.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy in cash management.
• Assisting with regulatory filing
• Balance sheet reconciliations, as well as booking of journal entries.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• 0–3 years of GL or corporate accounting experience; insurance or financial services experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and standard accounting practices.
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
• Experience with ERP/GL systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Ability to produce accurate and complete workpapers.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to investigate issues and explain account fluctuations.
• Accountability: Meets deadlines consistently and communicates delays or risks early.
• Communication: Ability to clearly present findings to management and auditors.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with peers, SSC teams, and Finance leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: Looks for automation and simplification opportunities.