Staff Accountant

A.D. Makepeace Company is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team. The Staff Accountant supports the Company’s accounting and finance functions by preparing accurate and timely financial information, maintaining financial records, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and collaborating with colleagues across an organization. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and distribute the daily cash balance summary and reconcile daily and monthly cash activity to bank balances.
• Prepare general ledger, bank, prepaid expense, and other account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies and variances.
• Prepare and post month-end and year-end journal entries, including adjusting entries.
• Process accounts receivable, including billing, collections, and preparation of accounts receivable reports.
• Assist with the Company’s annual audit by preparing reconciliations, workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records, electronic files, and documentation, including accounting policies and procedures.
• Research and respond to accounting and financial inquiries.
• Collaborate with managers across business units to understand operations and resolve accounting issues.
• Utilize online banking platforms to support the Company’s cash management activities.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

 What We’re Looking For

• One to three years of corporate accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems preferred.
• Strong accounting and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and willingly assist colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise sound professional judgment.