Finance Staff Accountant

About the role

Safetrust is looking for a Finance Staff Accountant to join their team and support day-to-day financial operations across the organization. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing accounting transactions, and assisting with month-end and year-end close activities. The position plays a key part in ensuring the company's financial data remains reliable and compliant with internal policies and external reporting requirements. The staff accountant will work closely with the broader finance team to support reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement of financial processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to grow within a supportive and structured finance organization.

Key facts

What you'll do

Prepare and record journal entries for daily accounting transactions across multiple general ledger accounts.

Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies.

Assist with the monthly close process by compiling and reviewing supporting schedules and documentation.

Generate financial reports and summaries for management review and internal decision-making purposes.

Track and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable aging reports on a regular basis.

Support payroll processing by verifying employee hours, deductions, withholdings, and applicable tax calculations.

Maintain and update the chart of accounts to accurately reflect current business activities.

Assist with budgeting and forecasting efforts by providing historical financial data and variance analysis.

Ensure compliance with internal controls and documented procedures for all financial transactions.

Coordinate with external auditors during annual audit periods to provide requested documentation and support.

Review and categorize expense reports to verify proper allocation and adherence to company policies.

Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and long-range financial plans for leadership review.

Participate in internal control testing and help identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes and procedures.

Collaborate with department heads to ensure accurate cost allocation and proper coding of expenditures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

At least two years of experience in a staff accountant or general accounting role in a professional setting.

Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting standards and practices.

Proficiency with accounting software and enterprise resource planning systems for managing financial data effectively.

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines consistently.

Solid written and verbal communication skills for interacting with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.

Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and take on additional responsibilities as business needs evolve over time.

Experience with financial reporting tools and the ability to present data clearly to non-financial audiences.

Familiarity with month-end and year-end close procedures and the ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.

Nice to have

Experience with month-end close processes in a fast-paced environment is highly valued and welcomed.

Familiarity with budgeting and forecasting tools or dedicated financial planning software is a strong plus.

Prior exposure to audit preparation or working directly with external accounting firms is beneficial.

Knowledge of tax compliance requirements and sales tax reporting procedures is helpful for this role.

Understanding of multi-entity consolidations and intercompany transaction handling is a valuable asset for this position.

Skills & tools

General ledger systems and enterprise accounting platforms for transaction recording and financial reporting purposes.

Spreadsheet applications for financial modeling, data analysis, report formatting, and presenting information clearly.

Payroll processing software for managing employee compensation, deductions, and tax filing requirements accurately.

Bank reconciliation tools and electronic banking portals for transaction matching and account verification.

Document management systems for organizing financial records and maintaining a clear audit trail.

Financial reporting dashboards and business intelligence tools for data visualization and trend analysis.

Time management and organizational tools for prioritizing tasks and meeting recurring financial deadlines.

Practical notes

This is a full-time position with standard business hours, though some flexibility may be available during peak reporting periods.

The role is based out of Safetrust offices, though specific location details have not been confirmed at this time.

Candidates should be prepared to provide professional references and academic transcripts as part of the application review process.

Onboarding may include training on internal financial systems and company-specific accounting procedures and workflows.

The hiring process may include multiple interview rounds with members of the finance and accounting teams.