Staff Accountant

American Scaffold•Spanish Fort, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this position will provide support to the Finance/Accounting/Payroll departments. The role involves managing daily accounting activities with a strong emphasis on Accounts Payable, ensuring adherence to quality standards and deadlines, and communicating with other departments to support their goals. The Staff Accountant will also participate in accounting close cycles, review accounts for discrepancies, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.