Staff Accountant

SALARY RANGE

$60,000-$72,000

90% Remote; 10% In Office;
Eligible candidates must reside in AL, TN, MI, FL, IN, OH, PA, TX, WV, NC; preferably within 1 hour of Knoxville, TN

IACMI
- The Composites Institute managed by Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation is a national leader and collaborative partner for advanced composites design, manufacturing, technical innovation, and workforce solutions. We bring together a 180+ member community of industry, academia, national laboratories, and government agencies to grow the production capacity of composites, strengthen U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and elevate workforce training and job creation across the U.S. composite industry.

The successful candidate will provide support to the CCS accounting department at the headquarters of a national public private partnership in Knoxville, Tennessee. This person will be required to have strong organizational skills, ability to quickly learn a variety of accounting functions, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and have the ability and initiative to manage tasks from start to finish once training is completed.

This role requires the ability to function at a high capacity in individual and team situations. The Staff Accountant reports to the Corporate Financial Controller and works closely with CCS headquarters functional area teams and must be able to balance multiple activities with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Perform daily accounting processes in a complex project-based environment such as accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable/cash receipts, and provide support to payroll and client billing functions.
• Prepare and submit monthly client billings. Compile and prepare supporting documents that will be attached to client billings.
• Perform various month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Coordinate closely with accounting team to meet month-end closing deadlines; mark off assigned tasks in Asana upon completion in a timely manner.
• Attend regular and as needed meetings to provide support, updates, insight, and planning for various departments.
• Provide suggestions for process improvement and streamlining after gaining a thorough understanding of existing workflows and processes.
• Assist in providing supporting documents to external auditors.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Willingness and ability to complete an exercise to show candidate’s ability to follow instruction and perform basic functions in Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a remote, paperless environment.
• Ability to learn and understand complex general ledger coding and project account structures.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience with accounting for government contractors is preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Collaborative and supportive work environment fostering growth and innovation

The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation
, or IACMI
- The Composites Institute, is focused on improving everyday lives through the power of composites and advanced manufacturing. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, IACMI is a 180-plus member community of industry, academic institutions, and government organizations to enhance competitiveness in U.S. manufacturing with a focus on meeting the needs of the private industry sector. Established in 2015 by the Department of Energy, IACMI is one of 17 Manufacturing USA Institutes working to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas, and technology.

IACMI’s is also a leader in workforce development, education, and training experiences. We lead the America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) and Metallurgical Engineering and Trades Apprenticeship and Learning (METAL) programs focused on developing a U.S. workforce with machine tools, composite materials manufacturing, and other industrial skills for critical suppliers.