Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant About Us At RSM&, we create experiences that bring brands and people together. With nearly 30 years of roots in Charlotte, NC, we specialize in experiential marketing, retail activations, shopper marketing, and live brand experiences. Fueled by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for what we do, we're a team that thinks big, leads with heart, and believes the best results come from winning as one.

Job Overview RSM& is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure timely, efficient financial processes. This hands-on role requires strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach.

The Staff Accountant will support financial reporting, reconciliations, and project-related accounting while working closely with teams across the organization. The successful candidate will take ownership of assigned responsibilities, resolve discrepancies, and help strengthen financial processes in a fast-paced, growing business.

And Duties

Support general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and accurate financial recordkeeping Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and prepare supporting schedules Support accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and discrepancy resolution Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial transactions Assist with expense reports, vendor payments, and employee reimbursements Maintain accurate accounting records in QuickBooks with proper transaction coding and documentation Prepare financial reports and analyze data using Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas Assist with budget tracking, expense analysis, and identifying variances Support client and project financial tracking, billing, expense allocation, and profitability reporting Research accounting discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend corrections Partner with teams across the organization, including Operations, Account Management, Human Resources, and Leadership Provide timely and professional responses to accounting questions from internal stakeholders Help improve financial accuracy, internal controls, documentation, and accounting workflows Assist with audit preparation, tax documentation, and compliance-related requests Perform additional accounting and finance duties as business needs evolve Leverage AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to streamline accounting processes, automate routine tasks, improve reporting accuracy, and drive operational efficiencies Requirements 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a small to mid-sized business Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered Strong hands-on proficiency in QuickBooks required Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis Solid understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close Experience preparing financial reports and supporting accounts payable and receivable processes Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines independently Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion Experience in an agency, professional services, or project-based environment preferred Familiarity with project accounting, client billing, and expense allocation preferred Experience improving accounting systems and processes preferred Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and take ownership of responsibilities