Senior Staff Accountant

Astrophysics Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of accounting experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
  • Strong attention to detail with problem-solving abilities
  • Exceptional proficiency in Excel and MS Office Suite
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy.
  • Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies.
  • Record complex journal entries and assist with financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Oversee daily accounting functions to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Administer fixed asset accounting, ensuring proper controls are in place.
  • Maintain inventory costs and coordinate physical inventory activities.
  • Prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting and forecasting.

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401K plan with 4% employer match
  • 11 paid holidays and 10 PTO days
  • Free donuts on Fridays, company luncheons, and year-end party!
Full Job Description


Job Summary:

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, including account reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and financial reporting. They coordinate the monthly close process and support audits, budgeting, and process improvements to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

Essential Functions:
  • Coordinate and complete monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is accurate, complete, and timely.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including intercompany accounts, researching and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and record complex journal entries and assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Oversee and support the daily accounting functions of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Staff Accountant activities to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Administer fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, amortization, and the implementation and maintenance of effective internal controls over fixed assets.
  • Maintain inventory standard costs, review inventory adjustment accounts, coordinate cycle count and physical inventory activities with Operations, and analyze inventory variances for appropriate resolution.
  • Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and supporting schedules for management while assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
  • Support internal, external, and tax audits by preparing required schedules, providing supporting documentation, and responding to audit inquiries.
  • Special projects and assignments as directed by the Controller.
  • Comply at all times with Astrophysics' security policy including protecting confidential information, reporting any actions that conflict with that policy and informing management of any unusual activity or behavior.

Education and Experience:
  • 3-5 years of accounting experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to research discrepancies and solve problems
  • Exceptional with Excel and other MS Office skills (Outlook, Work, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy with other departments
  • International accounting exposure and IT knowledge a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
  • Exempt
  • Full-Time
  • Hours: 8am - 5pm
  • (Hours subject to change depending on the needs of the business)

Benefits & Perks:
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits
  • 401K plan with 4% employer match
  • 11 paid holidays, 10 PTO days
  • Free donuts on Fridays, company luncheons and year end party!


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