Staff Accountant

TRISTAR INC • Bloomington, IN

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant will provide day-to-day support to the accounting department, assisting with bank and credit card reconciliations, expense reports, billing, accounts payable and accounts receivable, transaction posting, allocations, journal entries, and adjusting entries. This role will also collaborate with a dynamic team to support month-end close, audits, and special projects.

Requirements

• Ability to complete tasks at a lower to mid-level of complexity with minimal direction, must be self-directed and able to work independently, while also working well with others
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Strong mathematical, accounting, and analytical skills, with demonstrated critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Conscientiousness - Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work and demonstrates responsible behavior
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Organization - highly detail oriented, organized, and able to prioritize time management
• Must be proficient in MS Excel
• Ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and business information
• Ability to prepare and maintain clear supporting documentation for reconciliations, journal entries, and audit requests
• Advanced skills with MS Word and MS PowerPoint
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to identify problems and issues requiring resolution and address them with the appropriate personnel
• Must be able to travel as required
• MUST be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 2 years of related work experience, or associate's degree in accounting or related field with 4 years of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification is a plus
• Preferred experience using Deltek Costpoint
• Preferred experience using SAP Concur
• Preferred DoD Contractor Experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the General Ledger for the corporation, including but not limited to, preparing journal entries and reconciliation of accounts
• Reconciles bank statements to operating cash accounts and other treasury duties as requested
• Act as the financial system’s first line of support for all areas of the finance department, including accounts payable, and accounts receivable/billing
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree