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Position Overview: The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of Laerdal’s financial data. This position is responsible for executing core accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting, while supporting month‑end and year‑end close processes. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, the Staff Accountant helps maintain compliance with company policies, corporate governance standards, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This role also supports audit activities, contributes to financial analysis, and identifies opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency. Responsibilities: General Accounting Financial Accuracy Ensure accurate and timely financial transactions in compliance with corporate governance and GAAP. Record and maintain journal entries for routine transactions (expenses, accruals, reclasses). Reconciliations Account Analysis Perform bank and account reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances. Prepare schedules for accruals and prepaids, and explain fluctuations in key accounts. Close Audit Support Support month‑end and year‑end close processes. Assist with interim and year‑end audits by preparing required documentation and schedules. Reporting Financial Operations Create and distribute monthly revenue reports and intercompany chargebacks. Support ad‑hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects. Process Improvement Innovation Identify opportunities to improve processes, including leveraging tools and technologies such as AI.
