Staff Accountant

Overview

Join Tessera and make a difference! Tessera is a national leader in employing individuals with disabilities and veterans, composed of a dynamic, growing team of social entrepreneurs. We operate self-sustaining businesses across 15 states and in the District of Columbia, with a workforce of over 1,700 employees, dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience and offering an outstanding employee support and development program.

Tessera’s Bremerton, Washington, Home Office supports nationwide operations with a team of highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more.

Location: Bremerton, Washington (Hybrid)

Type: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $28.51 - $39.18 per hour

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (Flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs. This is currently a hybrid position with at least 2 days in office and 3 days working remotely. Schedule is based off of business needs.)

• As a Staff Accountant, independently perform general ledger accounting tasks and month-end close, prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for cash, prepaids, accruals, inter-company, fixed assets, payroll, and other accounts for all Tessera Companies.
• Coordinate high-volume fixed asset purchases, record cost of fixed assets (tangible and intangible), track assets, record depreciation, and account for disposals.
• Post customer payments in ERP, analyze accounts receivable, follow up with customers to secure payment, maintain balance sheet schedules, and produce annual schedules for external audits.
• Assist with account analysis and support management in finance department responsibilities.
• Record operational expenses for timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Record monthly banking transactions, enter loan amortization schedules, and prepare journal entries with appropriate work tags.
• Maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations for cash, prepaids, accruals, inter-company, fixed assets, payroll, and related accounts.
• Record and manage prepayments, insurance, and other related transactions; assist with Commercial Policies including endorsements and project bids.
• Prepare and maintain High Volume Fixed Assets Records, manage asset purchases, transfers, sales/disposals, replacements, and expiring assets.
• Manage yearly fleet registrations and assist with state and local personal property tax filings.
• Record garnishments, union dues, payroll payments, health benefits, and vacation accruals; assist with posting customer payments in ERP.
• Follow up with customers on overdue accounts and conduct analyses to monitor collections progress.
• Prepare analytical and ratio analyses for Accounts Receivable to support collections performance.
• Prepare, approve, and record bank transactions (Wires, ACH, Deposits, Loans); resolve discrepancies to meet monthly closing deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain audit schedules and supporting documentation; coordinate quarterly reviews for annual audit.
• Assist in developing and enforcing accounting policies/procedures; maintain proper procedure documentation and internal controls.
• Maintain exceptional customer service for internal and external customers with prompt communications and deadline confirmations.
• Be a solution-driven team member focused on exceptional results and cross-training opportunities within the Finance Team.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 3 – 5 years of accounting or finance experience is required; a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• GAAP, accounting standards, and financial reporting knowledge is preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license required with ability to obtain and maintain Tessera insurance coverage.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL
  -compliant driver’s license or an acceptable alternative (U.S. passport or military ) per REAL . More information at the DHS REAL .
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted.

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EEO and Benefits

• Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor dedicated to creating opportunities for people with disabilities and veterans. We are committed to diversity, partnership, integrity, and quality, with a safe and respectful work environment.
• Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled. Tessera participates in E-Verify.