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Staff Accountant job title

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Staff Accountant Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Review the business transactions are recorded.
  • Analyze and prepare Balance sheets, Income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and procedures.
  • Responsible for finalization of accounts and closure of books.
  • Preparing and submitting Monthly / Quarterly and Annual Tax returns.
  • Client handling and communication.

    Desired Candidate Profile:

  • Commerce Postgraduate and or professionals such as CA / CMA.
  • English fluency (written and oral) is required.
  • Zeal towards Operational Excellence/Process improvement & simplifications
  • Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software.

    Job Types: Full-time, Regular / Permanent

    Salary: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

    Schedule:
  • Day shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Ahmedabad - 380052, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work work: 1 year (Preferred)

    • Example 2

    We’re looking for an organized and driven Staff Accountant to join our growing team at our company. The Staff Accountant position will work closely with our other accountants and operations personnel and handle day-to-day bookkeeping*.*

    What will you be doing ?

  • Maintain an accurate record of financial transactions
  • Adhering to all the accounting rules and regulations.
  • Assisting in preparing financial forms, documents, and reports.
  • Assisting with tax filings, accounts receivables, accounts payables.
  • Maintaining and organizing financial documents
  • Performing other duties as required

    What are we looking for?

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in commerce required
  • 6 months + accounting experience
  • Expertise with tally and google sheets
  • Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
  • Working knowledge on GST and TDS Filings
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management and communication skills
  • Flexible to work for all branches of the organization
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • A close observation of accuracy.
  • Ability to handle confidential information.
  • Outstanding ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

    Languages Known:

  • Proficiency with English and Telugu(Optional)

    Work location:Currently Hyderabad. Should be flexible to work in any Company’s office locations when needed.

    Working days:6 days a week

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: ₹240,000.00 - ₹360,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • Day shift

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    • Example 3

    fusionSpan is a fast-growing multinational information technology services company based in the USA. We are currently expanding our presence in Latin America (El Salvador and Costa Rica) and India (Nagpur).
    The role is based in our Nagpur office (hybrid and remote: onsite for 2 to 3 days a week). The hours for this role are between 1:00 pm to 10 pm IST Time.
    fusionSpan India Pvt. Ltd is the Indian subsidiary for US-based [website]'s focus is on software development, enterprise CRM implementations, digital strategy, and web design & development. We have an active client list of over 200 organizations based in the United States.
    Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for AP/AR
  • Assist in developing and maintaining US GAAP accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financials statements and reporting
  • Assist in all aspects of the general ledger, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and payroll
  • Responsible for maintaining month-end close procedures, monthly journal entries, and account reconciliations
  • Responsible for bank account reconciliations, including credit card account reconciliation
  • Maintain financial files and accounting records
  • Assist management with various special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications:

  • A degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
  • At least 3 years of accounting experience.
  • Experience with US Accounting and Tax laws is highly desired
  • Knowledge of Quickbooks Online
  • Ability to work efficiently independently
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Experience with Project Lifecycle and milestone billing is nice to have
  • Experience with Project Service Automation (PSA) is desirable but not required

  • What We Offer: *

  • Health Insurance – 100% covered for employee
  • 15 days of paid vacation
  • 4 days of Casual Leave
  • 10 paid federal holidays

    fusionSpan is a fast-paced, high-energy global firm with a highly motivated team. This role will experience high work demands under tight timelines requiring a flexible and adaptable approach to daily priorities. We are open to qualified candidates worldwide even though our job opportunities are posted for a specific region.
    Check out our Great Place to Work Certified Badge here.
    Culture of Caring
    We aim to foster a culture of caring. Caring for our clients but also each other. As a company we focus on working on interesting technologies and helping our non-profit clients provide the best experience for their members. But we also want to make sure that our team experiences personal growth in their careers.
    fusionSpan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local Type: Full-time

    • Staff Accountant job summary

    A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.

    Example of a Staff Accountant job summary

    Our company is currently experiencing rapid growth and we are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our accounting and finance team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of monthly financial analysis reports, developing and maintaining department budgets and generating cost reports. The successful candidate will also collect pertinent information for third party audits, oversee financial reporting and operations and will be the first point of contact for accounting issues.

    Staff Accountant responsibilities and duties

    The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.

    • Prepare accounting related entries to numerous registers, journals and logs
    • Follow our company’s established accounting processes
    • Support accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice creation and entry
    • Perform monthly bank settlements
    • Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
    • Provide detailed analyses and explanations of all transactions
    • Prepare documentation for external auditors

    Staff Accountant qualifications and skills

    Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
    • 2+ years’ experience in accounting or related field
    • Proficient in Word and Excel
    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
    • Strong organizational and analytical skills
    • Able to read and understand technical forms and financial reports
    • Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships
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