Staff Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Finance & Accounting
POSITION: Staff Accountant
CATEGORY: Full-time, Exempt
JOB FUNCTION: Financial Reporting / General Accounting
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the finance team with day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and maintaining accurate general ledger records. This role ensures compliance with accounting principles and company policies and supports month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Prepare and maintain financial statements in accordance with GAAP standards.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments/collections.
• Utilize financial software to manage financial data effectively.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial management initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts to guide company strategy.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all financial transactions.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements.
• Perform financial review of sub-consultants and contractors for Clients.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform the audit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required

• 2 years+ Accounting experience required
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar)

• Extensive knowledge of financial accounting
• Proficiency in financial software applications
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization
• Bilingual in English and Chinese required.