Your Role at MediaLabWe are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role plays a crucial role in all day-to-day accounting tasks, maintaining accuracy in all financial records, data entry, analyzing financial data, preparing financial statements/reports, and ensuring compliance internally and externally. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential for success in this position. nWhat You’ll Do
- Assist in maintaining general ledger accounts and performing end-of-month close activities to ensure conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and to support internal reporting objectives.
- Responsible for financial accounting records from general ledger through preparation and verification of financial statements.
- Perform regular bank and general ledger account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Support the annual audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Manage prepaid assets ensuring proper recognition and expense of amounts.
- Maintain the Fixed Assets sub-ledger, including processing additions and reviewing classification of monthly activity and recording entries for depreciation, asset disposals, and other necessary adjustments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall financial goals.
- Contribute to process improvements and system implementations.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting department.
- Assists with tax filings and responds to requests from tax preparers.
- Assist in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
What We’re Searching For
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with ERP systems is required (preferably NetSuite).Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience (can include internships).Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.