Staff Accountant

Summary  

The role of Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports and data to support management decision-making and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role involves significant data handling, financial reporting, and a small portion of compliance activities. 

Role and Responsibilities  

• Prepare and distribute timely and accurate financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
• Assist and support in the preparation and processing of annual financial statements and reports.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary financial information for comprehensive reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data in reports by conducting regular reconciliations and validations.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collect, organize, and analyze large datasets to support financial reporting and decision-making.
• Implement and maintain financial data systems to streamline reporting processes.
• Ensure data quality and consistency by conducting regular audits and reviews.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Support compliance efforts by ensuring financial activities adhere to relevant regulations and standards.
• Assist in the preparation of compliance documentation and reports.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and update internal processes as necessary.
• Collaborate with the compliance team to address and resolve any compliance issues.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial reporting, analysis, or a related role.
• Strong proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, data analysis tools).
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the financial industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills 

• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus but not required.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of SQL or other data querying languages.

Additional Notes 

• Position is primarily an office-based position.

Mainstream Fiber Networks reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise.