Staff Accountant

HKS•Dallas, TX

12d

About The Position

Contributes and assists in the monthly accounting cycle while working independently with guidance. Eager to learn and analyze financial information. Anticipates job expectations while performing accounting tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Typically with 2+ years of experience
Experience in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook and Word
Working knowledge of accounting, GAAP principles and data entry
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate results
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity
Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to problem solve and apply appropriate solutions
Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
Ability to work independently, prioritize work activities and use time efficiently
Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

Nice To Haves

Experience in Deltek Vision preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews and reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts for each country for monthly reconciliation
Books monthly journal entries, including reclasses and accruals for each company
Reviews expenses to ensure all expense accounts in all companies are recorded properly, and if not reclasses to the proper sections and offices
Applies payments daily to invoices from cash receipts and preparing a consultant payment amount based on invoices paid
Prepares cash logs for daily deposit files and associated documents
Reviews fixed asset items in holding account; reclasses into appropriate asset when item is placed into service and adds the asset into Sage software
Prepares and books fixed asset depreciation monthly
Assists with government surveys such as BEA 125, Quarterly Services, Service Reports
Runs Rev Gen on weekly and monthly basis so that revenue results can we reported
Prepares consolidated reporting each month
Assists with various ad-hoc reporting, journal entries, research, requests, and any necessary adjustments
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information
Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures, complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements