Staff Accountant Job Description Sample


Following is a sample job description template for the position of Staff Accountant:

Company: _____________________

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location of the Job: Milwaukee, WI 53201

Job Description:

Exciting and innovative company in Milwaukee is looking for a Staff Accountant. Responsibilities will include month end close, analysis of P&L, and reconciliations of numerous balance sheet accounts.

Position Requirements:

  • Needing a minimum of 2 years of G/L experience
  • Someone who works well in a team environment and positive attitude
  • Does not need a CPA, but is preferred
  • Must have multi-entity accounting, full cycle accounting
  • Heavily prefer real estate business
  • Must have a 4 year college degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Communicates with outside personnel on financial matters
  • Maintains and coordinates accounting control procedures
  • Performs bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit, makes mortgage payments and distributions
  • Reviews budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents
  • Compiles and analyzes financial information
  • Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to perform various accounting functions.

Salary: $12,000.00 – $18,000.00 /year

Contact Information:

[Contact Person]

Phone: ______________________

Fax: ________________________

E-mail: ______________________