Finance - Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and cash reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, while also supporting Helix’s lease and fixed asset accounting within NetSuite.

This position plays an important role in the monthly close process by helping ensure the general ledger is accurate, well-documented, and audit-ready. This is a hands-on individual contributor role ideal for an early-career accountant looking to build a strong foundation in general accounting while gaining exposure to areas such as lease accounting, fixed assets, cash management, and financial reporting.

What You’ll Do

Journal Entries & General Ledger

Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries across multiple accounts and cost centers Ensure journal entries are properly supported, coded, and documented in accordance with company policy

Review and correct account coding and classification errors

Maintain supporting schedules for accruals, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet entries

Account Reconciliations

Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations across a variety of accounts

Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner

Escalate unresolved or aged items as appropriate

Maintain clear reconciliation documentation to support internal and external audit requests

Cash Reporting

Prepare daily and weekly cash position reports and bank activity summaries

Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies between bank and book balances Monitor cash receipts and disbursements and identify unusual activity

Support cash forecasting and liquidity reporting for Finance leadership

Accounts Payable

Review and code vendor invoices for accuracy and proper approval

Process vendor payments and support timely, accurate disbursements

Reconcile the accounts payable subledger to the general ledger monthly

Respond to vendor inquiries and help resolve discrepancies

Lease & Fixed Asset Accounting

Assist with maintaining lease and fixed asset records in NetSuite

Support monthly depreciation and lease amortization postings

Reconcile lease and fixed asset subledgers to the general ledger

Financial Close & Reporting

Support timely and accurate month-end and year-end close

Assist with financial statement preparation and supporting schedules

Support external auditors by providing schedules, reconciliations, and source documentation

Controls & Process Improvement

Follow established internal controls and accounting policies

Identify opportunities to improve accuracy and close efficiency

Assist with system enhancements, reporting improvements, and documentation standardization

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

0–2 years of general accounting experience; internship, co-op, or prior staff-level experience is welcome

Exposure to or coursework in U.S. GAAP

Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, or a strong academic foundation in these areas

Working knowledge of ERP or accounting systems

Solid Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, reconciliations, and account schedules

Strong attention to detail and documentation

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

NetSuite experience

Prior internship or part-time experience in general ledger, AP/AR, treasury/cash, or fixed asset accounting Exposure to cash management or treasury reporting

Exposure to audits, SOX, or internal controls

Progress toward CPA licensure; CPA-track candidates are encouraged to apply

What Will Help You Succeed

Eagerness to learn and develop your technical accounting skills

Strong analytical and organizational abilities

Clear and professional communication

Ability to meet close deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Sound accounting judgment and attention to compliance

Comfort asking questions and seeking guidance from senior team members