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