Staff Accountant

Wold Architects and Engineers is a dynamic growth-oriented company looking for candidates interested in making a long-term commitment to a career full of opportunity and growth. As a full-service firm, we provide a wide range of services for our clients across multiple market segments including K-12, government, civic, higher education, and health care. Watch Why Work at Wold here! As a key member of the finance team, this accounting role will support the preparation and analysis of financial statements, budgeting processes, and overall financial strategy. This role is ideal for an individual looking to advance their accounting career within a collaborative and mission-driven organization. Wold anticipates significant growth over the next three to five years. To support this expansion, the firm is committed to adopting technology solutions, including artificial intelligence, to manage increasing scale and workload by exception and drive continuous process improvement. This role will contribute to these efforts by helping streamline processes, automate routine tasks, and focus attention on the items that matter most.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements
• Participate in the month-end close process
• Review designated general ledger accounts and associated activity
• Participate in the Accounts Payable and Account Receivable processes
• Process and send monthly invoices to clients
• Investigate and resolve reporting discrepancies promptly and effectively
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Support ad hoc accounting and finance projects and analysis
• Allocate expenditures to appropriate accounts per company procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Two or more years of accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close, ideally in a corporate environment
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, and financial statement preparation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize new technology platforms, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) or comparable accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, or consolidations
• Experience improving close processes or developing automated reports
• Experience working in a professional services environment

Success in This Role

• Assigned close activities and financial reports are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Account reconciliations are well supported, and outstanding items are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Internal and external audit requests are addressed with complete, organized support.
• Process improvements reduce manual effort while maintaining accuracy and appropriate controls.

Working Environment and Schedule

This role involves regular use of accounting systems, spreadsheets, and other computer-based tools, with collaboration across departments. Additional hours may be needed during close periods, audits, and other reporting deadlines. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Professional Growth and Development

• Wold offers a supportive training and mentoring environment designed to foster professional growth and development.
• Collaborate directly with senior leadership and top management
• Gain exposure to various business functions
• Opportunity for increased responsibility and career advancement

What we Offer:

We believe in supporting our employees through a comprehensive benefit offering including a hybrid work schedule, frequent employee events, 6% 401(k) match, PTO frontloaded for immediate use, FSA, HSA, FMLA, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Volunteer Time, License Reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance and Paid Parental Leave.

Wold Architects and Engineers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value the perspectives and experience each individual brings to our integrated teams and the communities we serve. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.