Is a Staff Accountant?

WHAT IS A STAFF ACCOUNTANT? Staff accountants keep records, maintain financial reports and ledgers, prepare budgets, file billing, and complete general bookkeeping. Most staff accountants work under the supervision of a controller, director, or certified public accountant.

Is a staff accountant an accountant?

A staff accountant is a certified accountant that holds a mid-level position between junior and senior accountants. The staff accountant typically has similar duties to the junior accountant but has more experience in the field.

What level is a staff accountant?

Staff accountant

A mid-level accounting position between junior accountant and senior accountant. At public accounting firms, staff accountant may be an entry-level position. Staff accountants typically have bachelor degrees but are not necessarily Certified Public Accountants.