Staff Accountant
About The Position
Optimum Energy is seeking a motivated, collaborative Staff Accountant to join its accounting team and report to the Controller. The role owns day-to-day accounts payable activities, including invoice review and approval support, weekly check runs, and vendor statement reconciliations. It also supports month-end close through journal entries and reconciliations for accruals, accounts payable, bank accounts, and the balance sheet; maintains fixed asset records and calculates depreciation; and processes monthly credit card receipts in NetSuite. The Staff Accountant assists with state sales tax filings, financial audit requests, expense report tracking, and special projects, including creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets. The position works alongside and supports the Senior Accountant and Controller as needed. Important attributes include initiative, creativity, curiosity, integrity, problem-solving ability, customer service, communication, organization, attention to detail, and a focus on results.
Requirements
- 1 to 2 years of accounting and/or accounts payable experience.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, accruals, and the general ledger.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, handle frequent interruptions, and maintain productivity.
- Accuracy and careful attention to detail; ability to produce high-quality work.
- High integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Effective problem-solving abilities and a professional, personable customer-service demeanor.
- Results focus, sense of urgency, and ability to see issues through to closure.
Nice To Haves
- A four-year bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is preferred.
- Intermediate experience with NetSuite is preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) and SharePoint is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review invoices for appropriate supporting documentation and approval.
- Assist with weekly check run processes.
- Reconcile vendor statements to ensure balances are correct.
- Reconcile accruals and accounts payable and prepare journal entries as part of month-end close.
- Reconcile bank accounts and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed asset registers and calculate monthly depreciation.
- Collect monthly credit card receipts, code them, and enter them into NetSuite.
- Assist with expense report tracking and coding.
- Assist with monthly state sales tax filings and financial audit requests.
- Support special projects alongside the Senior Accountant, including creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets for projects and tracking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
