Corporate Staff Accountant

Saulsbury

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Staff Accountant position at Saulsbury Industries requires a working knowledge of tax concepts, practices, and procedures, with specialized knowledge of state and local tax laws. This role is crucial for providing timely and accurate reports supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting cycles. The accountant ensures adherence to tax rules, General Accounting Standards (GAAP), relevant internal policies, and state and local jurisdictional rules. The role involves close collaboration with internal departments and external service partners to mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks. Saulsbury Industries provides engineering, general construction, electrical & instrumentation, and fabrication services to heavy industrial markets, managing turnkey, grassroots, engineering, construction, and procurement (EPC), electrical transmission & distribution services, and E&I projects nationwide. The company has a reputation built on honesty, integrity, safety, quality, growth, and mutual profitability, with a strong commitment to incident-free operations.

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience in public or corporate accounting with a large/mid-size company
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or pursuing a CPA designation
Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively articulate risks and mitigation plans to leaders at various levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to lead root-cause investigations and implement controls.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
The satisfactory completion of a background and credit check is required for this position
Must be self-motivated and work well independently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
Masters in Accounting, Tax or a related field a plus

Responsibilities

Assisting in the identification and documenting of tax positions, especially as it pertains to the taxability of sales/use tax and gross receipts tax transactions throughout the company.
Analyzing transaction facts and applicable law to ensure Saulsbury Industries tax positions are duly supported and documented.
Reviewing property tax returns, analyzing applicable laws and supporting property tax challenges.
Analyzing complex accounting transactions to ensure appropriate tax treatment.
Monitoring state tax regulatory and legislative developments, identifying implications for the company.
Complete assigned month-end financial reporting and accounting tasks, including accurate and timely preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
Prepare and analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports for accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting (GAAP) and procedural standards.
Assist financial accounting managers with other accounting-related matters and special projects.
Maintain documentation of accounting processes/procedures and related internal control framework.
Review and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
Contribute to process improvements (data, reporting) to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Generate recurring reports, ad hoc financial analyses and perform other tasks as needed.