[Remote] Staff Accountant, North America Finance & Accounting

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FGS Global is a strategic advisory and communications consultancy with a focus on crisis management and corporate reputation. They are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the North America Accounting and Finance team, assisting with monthly accounting activities and ensuring financial transactions are accurate and compliant with U.S. GAAP.ResponsibilitiesAssist the North America team with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and other close deliverablesSupport the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data across the region and its business unitsPrepare routine journal entries and assist with recurring monthly accounting activities, including accruals, reclasses, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other assigned areasPrepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules in a timely manner, researching and resolving reconciling items as neededReview accounts payable transactions, including vendor bills, employee expense reports, corporate card activity, and related supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, coding, approvals, and compliance with internal policiesAssist with transactional accounting work, including invoice review, expense report review, vendor and payment support, data entry, account coding, and follow-up on missing or incomplete documentationAssist with the preparation of financial reports and internal reporting schedules, ensuring information is complete, accurate, and aligned with internal accounting policiesSupport compliance with regulatory requirements and assist in preparing documentation and analysis for external auditsHelp maintain and improve accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls to support timely and accurate reportingWork closely with North America finance teams to gather required financial data, promote consistency in reporting practices, and support adherence to close timelinesAssist with variance analysis and research fluctuations in financial results, escalating issues or unusual activity as appropriatePartner with colleagues across accounting, finance, FP&A, tax, payroll, accounts payable, and operations to resolve issues and improve reporting qualitySupport ad hoc accounting, finance, and process improvement projects as neededSkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field requiredMinimum of 1–3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience; public accounting or corporate accounting experience welcomedWorking knowledge of U.S. GAAP requiredStrong Excel skills and comfort working with large volumes of financial dataStrong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and proper supportStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlinesStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departmentsHighly organized, dependable, and detail-orientedWilling to take ownership of both recurring accounting responsibilities and hands-on transactional workComfortable reviewing detailed support and following up on incomplete or inaccurate informationStrong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindsetTeam-oriented and proactive in identifying and resolving issuesComfortable working in a growing, fast-paced, and evolving finance environmentCPA or equivalent certification, or active progress toward certification, is a plusExperience with ERP systems, accounts payable workflows, expense reporting tools, or corporate card platforms is a plusBenefitsThis role has the option to be remote if not located near one of the firm's existing offices.Company OverviewFGS Global provides public relations consultancy services to serve the domestic and international clients. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://fgsglobal.com.Company H1B SponsorshipFGS Global has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.