Staff Accountant

Job description

Job Purpose Provide specialized accounting support for the company’s Human Resources function. You will directly contribute to the financial close process by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations for HR-related costs (payroll, medical, benefits, and workers’ compensation), analyzing financial results, and providing actionable data to management. Essential Functions: - Lead the preparation of journal entries and accounting support for payroll, benefits, medical, and workers’ compensation during the enterprise monthly close. - Analyze and perform complex balance sheet reconciliations involving multi-step processes or large datasets. Research and resolve discrepancies with minimal supervision. - Maintain prepaid and accrual accounts, collaborating with internal departments and third-party specialists to ensure proper amortization and recording of expenses. - Support ERP system integrations and assist with acquisition-related accounting and integration activities. - Assist with compiling external audit requests and ensure all processes promote strong fiscal period controls. - Work with various departments to obtain information/approvals and serve as backup for other acc...