Staff Accountant

Kforce has a client in Linthicum, FL that is seeking a Staff Accountant.

Summary: The Staff Accountant plays an integral role in supporting the Retail Supply Chain Group by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. This position is responsible for general ledger accounting, cash management, account reconciliations, inventory accounting, month-end close activities, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while collaborating across multiple departments.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily and weekly cash reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and any required journal entries are prepared and posted in a timely manner
• Review and approve accounts payable invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Prepare and complete monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any outstanding reconciling items
• Perform inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Reconcile cash, accounts receivable, and eCommerce sales activity, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed
• Process customer refunds and inventory-related payments while maintaining accurate accounting records
• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and other month-end close adjustments
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate
• Analyze financial results, perform account variance analysis, investigate unusual transactions, and recommend corrective actions when necessary
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes by ensuring assigned responsibilities are completed accurately and within established deadlines