Staff Accountant Job Listing at Paycom in Oklahoma City, OK (Job ID 571916)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting through the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting schedules. This position plays an important role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and is responsible for investigating account activity, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining complete and accurate accounting documentation.

The Staff Accountant will work closely with other members of the Accounting and Finance team to support general ledger activities, financial reporting, account analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is well suited for an accounting professional who demonstrates strong attention to detail, analytical ability, ownership, and a desire to continue developing technical accounting knowledge.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and own assigned month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial statement support.
• Prepare, review and analyze recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including supporting documentation and calculations, in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, identify root causes, and drive timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Perform account and financial statement variance analysis, investigate unusual activity and trends, and provide clear explanations of significant fluctuations.
• Identify and implement opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, documentation, and monthly close efficiency, including opportunities for standardization and automation.
• Research and analyze complex or non-routine accounting transactions under U.S. GAAP, prepare accounting position documentation, and partner with accounting leadership on the appropriate accounting treatment.
• Prepare and maintain accounting schedules and supporting documentation in accordance with internal control and audit requirements.
• Partner with accounting and cross-functional teams to research and resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure complete and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain clear documentation of accounting processes, procedures, and conclusions to support consistency, knowledge sharing and audit readiness.
• Assist with special accounting projects, system implementations, process changes and other initiatives impacting financial reporting.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree

Experience:

• 3+ years of accounting experience, including experience with general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, or month-end close activities.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience preparing and analyzing account reconciliations and researching differences.
• Experience analyzing financial or general ledger activity and explaining account fluctuations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience working with and analyzing financial data.
• Ability to prepare clear, organized, and well-supported accounting documentation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• CPA or CPA candidate

Experience:

• Experience working in a corporate accounting environment.
• Experience working in a SOX-controlled environment.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and general ledger analysis.
• Exposure to technical accounting research and application of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with accounting areas such as intercompany accounting, fixed assets, leases, revenue recognition, inventory, accruals, or allocations.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Experience with account reconciliation or financial close management systems.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and completeness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify potential solutions.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned responsibilities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities while appropriately seeking guidance on unusual or complex accounting matters.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines during financial close periods.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain accounting activity and findings.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across Accounting, Finance, and other departments.
• Ability and willingness to learn new accounting areas, systems, and processes.
• Continuous-improvement mindset with an interest in simplifying, standardizing, and automating accounting processes.
• Flexible, dependable, and team-oriented approach.

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