Why would I want this job?

The Staff Accountant will work with a team of accounting professionals to support an accurate and efficient close for various processes and account, with a focus on fixed assets.

What would I be doing?

Key Performance Indicators

  •  On-time month-end close
  • Reduction of manual journal entries
  • No significant out-of-period adjustments

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

 The Staff Accountant will work with a team of accounting professionals to support the following;

 

  • Maintain accurate fixed asset records while adhering to the company’s fixed asset policies and sox requirements.
  • Tracking and entry of new assets into the fixed asset system.
  • Maintain costs and details of projects in process, including when projects will be in service and moved to fixed assets.
  • Participate in physical inventories of fixed assets.
  • Enter disposals and transfers as needed.
  • Work with Fleet and colleagues on additions, disposals, and reconciliations as they pertain to vehicles.
  • Respond to requests for information from auditors and internal inquirers.
  • Review asset information for month end close, along with participating in creating journal entries as needed both for capital items and items on the closing issues log.
  • Research monthly variances on trial balance as requested by management.
  • Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts in BlackLine system.

What would make me qualified?

Required Experience

  •  1-3 years of experience in accounting of finance fields
  • Experience with multi-unit organization

 Required Leadership Traits and Characteristics

 Proven ability to develop strong working relationships with leaders and act as a partner on all financial related decisions

  • Thrive in a fast paced and changing environment while maintaining focus on delivering repeatable, reliable solutions with flawless execution and superior customer service
  • Ability to work independently, setting own priorities and objectives with leadership support
  • Skilled at focusing on desired results, determining what is important and urgent, identifying next steps, and effectively meeting deadlines and achieving desired results
  • Ability to maintain highly confidential information
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  Formal Education, Qualifications or Training

  •  Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field or equivalent relevant experience

Required

  • Masters in finance, accounting or related field – Preferred