Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing finance team in Seabrook, New Hampshire. This position supports core accounting operations by managing payables activity, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively across multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities:
• Review employee expense submissions and financial documentation for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with supporting records.
• Coordinate vendor payment activity by validating required information, confirming purchasing details, and resolving invoice or order discrepancies.
• Process disbursements through check, electronic payment, and wire methods while ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.
• Monitor open liabilities, apply appropriate credits after payment, identify cost-saving discount opportunities, and address payment issues when necessary.
• Maintain well-organized accounting files and supporting documentation for accounts payable and other routine financial transactions.
• Prepare periodic financial statements and management reports, including analysis of budget-to-actual results and explanations of key variances.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close by posting journal entries, recording accruals, reconciling accounts, and reviewing balances for accuracy.
• Support compliance with accounting standards, company procedures, and internal control requirements while helping maintain audit readiness.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and process documentation by providing reliable historical data and helping refine standard procedures.

Qualifications:

• Solid foundation in accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal control practices.
• Experience preparing financial reports and explaining fluctuations through clear variance analysis.
• Hands-on involvement with month-end and year-end close activities in a detail-focused accounting environment.
• Proficiency in journal entries, accrual accounting, reconciliations, and general ledger review.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; experience with systems such as NetSuite or QuickBooks is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders while managing competing deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and analytical problem-solving capability.
• Background supporting audits, accounts payable processes, and broader accounting operations such as accounts receivable, payroll, or project accounting is a plus.

Compensation

Based on experience

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