Staff Accountant

Keep the numbers accurate and the day-to-day finances running smoothly as a Staff Accountant. You’ll support payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close while working with colleagues across accounting and other departments.

This role offers a varied look at the accounting function, with opportunities to handle both routine processes and more detailed work like audits, financial statement reviews, and regulatory filings. It’s a good fit for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys staying organized, meeting deadlines, and helping a team get the financial picture right.

Required Skills & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; an associate degree in Accounting may be considered with relevant experience

· Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

· Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines

· Clear, professional communication skills and a collaborative approach

Desired Skills & Experience

· Experience with payroll, employee records, benefits, or accounts payable

· Familiarity with payroll taxes, employee benefits, or 401(k) and insurance programs

· Experience with journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, or month-end close

· Exposure to audits, financial statement reviews, or regulatory reporting

· Experience preparing federal, state, or local tax reports and payments

What You Will Be Doing

· Process payroll and maintain related employee, tax, and benefits records

· Manage accounts payable invoices, W-9 verification, payment runs, and due dates

· Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts

· Prepare and submit tax, regulatory, compliance, and government reports

· Support audits, account reconciliations, and financial statement reviews

· Assist with month-end close and provide backup support to accounting colleagues

Tech Breakdown

· 30% Payroll and Employee Records

· 25% Accounts Payable and Payment Processing

· 20% General Ledger and Account Reconciliations

· 15% Tax, Regulatory Reporting, and Audit Support

· 10% Month-End Close and Financial Statement Review

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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