Sr. Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant | Report Directly to the VP of Finance | Retail & Manufacturing

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: James Moon
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Salary: $32 - $42 per hour

A bit about us:

Thriving family-owned business with over 50 years in business!

Why join us?

Great benefits and earning potential
Stable and growing company

Job Details

Job Details

Bring your accounting expertise to a role where your insights make a measurable impact. As a Sr. Staff Accountant, you’ll partner with accounting and finance teams to strengthen financial reporting, improve processes, and tackle complex accounting challenges. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on professional who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and turns detailed financial data into clear, actionable insights.

Responsibilities

Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close support.

Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.

Prepare, reconcile, and support the timely filing of sales tax returns across applicable jurisdictions.

Research sales tax discrepancies, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with tax notices and audits.

Perform inventory reconciliations, analyze inventory transactions, and investigate discrepancies between inventory records and the general ledger.

Support inventory valuation, cost accounting activities, and physical inventory counts or cycle counts.

Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, identify trends, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Partner with client teams to resolve accounting issues, improve workflows, and strengthen internal controls.

Support audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and clear explanations of accounting activity.

Manage competing deadlines while delivering responsive service and reliable results across consulting assignments.

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior-level responsibilities.

Hands-on experience preparing or supporting sales tax returns, or equivalent experience in indirect tax compliance.

Experience with inventory accounting, reconciliations, and valuation, or equivalent accounting experience involving inventory-related transactions.

Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.

Proven ability to execute month-end close activities and resolve complex account discrepancies.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail.

Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, finance leaders, and cross-functional teams.

Ability to adapt quickly to new systems, business environments, and shifting priorities.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.

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