Staff Accountant

Summary

Assist the Accounting Supervisor in maintaining accurate books and records of multiple projects as assigned. Research and post cash transactions. Assist in performing compliance verification of the company’s internal controls.

• Adheres to, supports and complies with all company safety and environmental policies and practices.
• Process project bank transactions into the company’s financial system.
• Maintain accurate financial accounts for operating projects as assigned.
• Maintain accounting processes and procedures.
• Perform detailed monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Calculate monthly revenues and royalties.
• Complete monthly close process including preparation of journal entries through posting.
• Reconcile bank accounts for projects as assigned.
• Perform various monthly reporting for the Plant Managers and upper management.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for projects as assigned.
• Review work and prepare monthly written variance analysis on actual results for income and expense accounts compared to budget.
• Provide support to Plant Managers concerning questions on charges to their projects.
• Prepare audit schedules for quarterly/annual reviews.
• Assist in the verification of the effectiveness of various internal controls as applicable to financial reporting systems, both at the regional office and plant locations.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree with two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Accounting designation preferred.
• Computer skills: intermediate to advanced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and accounting software; experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) preferred.
• Analytical skills and decision‑making ability required.
• Accounting knowledge and proficiency in typing and ten‑key adding machine.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, or various project contracts.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret extensive technical instructions and handle abstract and concrete variables.

Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Frequently required to talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, and lift up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Typical work environment is quiet. Sound levels are usually low.

Terra‑Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug‑free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and drug screening.

Terra‑Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.

$60,000 - $75,000 per year (California only; may vary).

• Entry level

• Contract

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance