Staff Accountant
About The Position
Optimum Energy is seeking a smart, motivated, collaborative business professional to join its accounting team as a Staff Accountant. Reporting to the Controller, the role owns day-to-day accounts payable activities, including invoice review and approval support, the weekly check run, 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; enters coded monthly credit card receipts into NetSuite; and assists with state sales tax filings and financial audit requests. The Staff Accountant will maintain fixed asset registers and calculate monthly depreciation, assist with expense report tracking and coding, and build and maintain Excel spreadsheets for projects and tracking. The role also supports the Senior Accountant and Controller with special projects. Success in the position calls for initiative, creativity, curiosity, integrity, problem-solving ability, strong communication and customer service, organization, attention to detail, and a focus on results.
Requirements
- One to two 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.
- Integrity, trustworthiness, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Effective problem-solving abilities.
- Professional, personable demeanor and strong customer service 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, with the ability to produce high-quality work.
- Results focus, a sense of urgency, and the ability to see issues through to closure.
Nice To Haves
- A four-year bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Intermediate experience with NetSuite.
- Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
Responsibilities
- Review invoices for proper supporting documentation and approval.
- Assist with weekly check run processes.
- Reconcile vendor statements to ensure proper balances.
- 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.
- Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets for projects and tracking.
- Assist the Senior Accountant and Controller with special projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
