Staff Accountant I

From two offices in Akron, the firm serves clients in several states, mostly remotely. We started in 1981 and have grown to about 140 people. Partners sit on the same floor as staff, with doors usually open.

The Staff Accountant I handles month-end close tasks, journal entries and account reconciliations for a multi-entity company. Remote position. Most of the team is in Akron, but nobody is required to come in. Few meetings, lots of written updates. You will write a lot of updates, so clear written English is important.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigate P&L variances and explain them to the Controller
• Maintain the general ledger in NetSuite or Sage Intacct
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries for accruals, prepaids and allocations
• Calculate and book revenue under ASC 606 for standard contracts
• Document close procedures and keep the close checklist current

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of general ledger or public accounting experience
• Experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and accrual accounting
• Strong Excel: XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIFS

PLUSES

• Public accounting audit background
• CPA or CPA-eligible
• ASC 842 lease accounting

WHY WORK WITH US

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Referral program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at BF Certified Public Accountants.