Staff Accountant

• Perform assigned month-end and year-end close activities, including analysis of account activity and preparation of required close documentation.
• Prepare, analyze, and post journal entries, accruals, and account reclassifications in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare, review, and analyze bank reconciliations and assigned balance sheet account reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of unusual items or discrepancies.
• Evaluate accounting transactions and supporting documentation to determine appropriate classification, treatment, and recording under GAAP and company procedures.
• Review accounts payable transactions, payment requests, and employee expense reports for accuracy, completeness, proper coding, policy compliance, and appropriate accounting treatment.
• Maintain and analyze supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, depreciation, and other assigned accounts.
• Prepare account analyses, financial schedules, and variance explanations; identify trends, unusual activity, or potential accounting issues and recommend corrective action as appropriate.
• Support monthly financial reporting by analyzing assigned accounts, validating financial data, and providing explanations or documentation for management review.
• Prepare or review business licenses, sales tax filings, and other regulatory filings requiring accounting analysis and accurate interpretation of financial records.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation sufficient to support financial reporting, audits, and internal control requirements.
• Exercise professional judgment in prioritizing work, resolving accounting issues, and escalating matters that may materially affect financial reporting or compliance.
• Perform other professional accounting duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related business field required.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting concepts, account reconciliations, journal entries, accrual accounting, and accounting controls.
• 2+ years of corporate accounting experience involving professional accounting analysis, month-end close activities, reconciliations, and financial schedules.
• Ability to apply accounting knowledge and professional judgment to analyze transactions, interpret financial information, identify discrepancies, and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, documentation, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise discretion in handling confidential financial information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting issues and support recommendations to management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• MBA, Master’s degree in Accounting or related field, CPA eligibility, CPA certification, or plans to pursue CPA certification preferred.
• Public accounting, engineering industry, or Deltek Vantagepoint experience a plus.

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting, with a strong ability to analyze transactions, prepare journal entries, and conduct account reconciliations. Proficient in managing month-end close activities and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and controls.

• GAAP Knowledge
• Financial Reporting
• Account Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• Corporate Accounting Experience

• Month-End Close Activities
• Accrual Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Variance Explanations
• Accounting Controls

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA Eligibility
• Plans to Pursue CPA Certification

• Public Accounting
• Engineering Industry
• Deltek Vantagepoint
• Financial Documentation
• Regulatory Filings

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office Suite