P2P2 — Developing Professional
Staff Accountant I
Handles assigned general ledger accounts more independently. Enters journal entries for routine transactions, performs standard reconciliations, and helps with monthly close checklists.
What this level means
Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence
- Scope
- Defined deliverables / small features
- Autonomy
- General supervision; reviewed at milestones
- Complexity
- Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns
- Impact
- Own and immediate-team deliverables
- Decision rights
- Routine technical choices within guidance
- Leadership
- May guide interns
- Typical experience
- 1–3 yrs
What you'd do
- Handles assigned general ledger accounts
- Enters journal entries
- Performs standard reconciliations
- Helps with monthly close checklists
- Manage assigned ledger accounts
- Prepare and enter journal entries
- Perform standard reconciliations
- Assist in monthly close activities
- Ensure accuracy in financial reporting
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Journal entry preparation
- Ledger account management
- Reconciliation techniques
- Monthly close procedures
- Written communication
- Analytical skills
- Time management
- Basic financial reporting
- General ledger management
- Journal entry processes
- Standard reconciliation methods
- Monthly financial close procedures
- Accounting software proficiency
- Financial data analysis
- Communication in accounting
- Basic financial reporting standards
- Self-management and accountability
- Effective written communication
- Developing analytical thinking
What good looks like
- Approximately 2–4 years of general accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- Proficiency in accounting software
Common titles
Finance – General Accounting IIFinance – General Accounting 2Staff Accountant I
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
O*NET / SOC: 13-0000 — Business & Financial Operations Occupations (inferred)