Staff Accountant

SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller this position will provide support to the Finance/Accounting/Payroll departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily accounting activities with a strong emphasis in Accounts Payable.
• Ensure adherence to the accounting/finance/payroll department quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
• Communicate with other departments and/or divisions of the Company in support of their overall goals and objectives.
• Participate and support accounting close cycles including reconciliations and ad hoc analysis.
• Review accounts for discrepancies and misplaced charges and reconcile differences.
• Receive, review, and verify vendor invoices for accuracy, proper approval, and coding.
• Prepare and process payments (checks, ACH) to vendors.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and tax purposes.
• Review and code company credit card transactions to appropriate general ledger accounts, departments, and projects.
• Reconcile credit card statements, resolve missing documentation, and ensure receipts are submitted and compliant with company policy.
• Receive and apply customer payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers, credit cards).
• Review employee timesheets for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.
• Assist auditors by responding to inquiries, validating transactions, and ensuring timely completion of audit requests.
• Communicate with other departments and/or divisions of the Company in support of their overall goals and objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No formal supervisor responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and general accounting principles
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of Job Cost and Construction Accounting
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment while maintaining accuracy
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong ability to manage multiple priorities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination or education and experience in Accounting/Finance or Minimum of 2 years experience in Accounts Payable required
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Accounts Payable required
• Strong knowledge of Accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is conducted indoors in an office environment
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk; must be able to view computer screen for prolonged periods of time; must be able to enter date using keyboard accurately and efficiently
• May be required to climb stairs

EQUIPMENT USED

• Computer, telephone, copy machine, adding machine, scanner

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

• May be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions