Staff Accountant

About the role

The Staff Accountant maintains accurate financial records, prepares financial reports, supports month-end close and ensures compliance with US GAAP and company policies. The role suits someone with a strong accounting foundation who can analyse financial data to spot trends, discrepancies and process improvements.

Key responsibilities

• General accounting: maintain accurate records under US GAAP, run daily, weekly and monthly accounting activities, research transactions in ERP systems and work with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and operations teams.
• General ledger and reconciliations: post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, amortizations, adjustments, reversals), reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts, investigate unusual transactions and keep supporting documentation.
• Financial reporting and analysis: prepare monthly statements and schedules, compare results to budget, forecast and prior periods, investigate variances and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Month-end close and audit support: take part in monthly, quarterly and year-end closes, prepare audit schedules and help with internal and external audit requests.
• Internal controls and compliance: support initiatives that strengthen internal controls, reduce risk and improve reporting accuracy.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a corporate accounting, financial reporting or general ledger environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preferred: manufacturing, distribution, logistics or multi-entity accounting experience, and experience supporting internal and external audits.

Required skills

• Experience with ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with excellent written and verbal English.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (or as business needs require), hybrid with 2 days per month onsite.