Staff Accountant

SSA Marine • Seattle, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant assists in the preparation of the month-end close process and in producing high quality financial statements. This role gains an in-depth understanding of the business processes and accounting functions of the company. The Staff Accountant reviews billing, labor and accounts payable data in general ledger, prepares journal entries, including monthly accruals and site allocations, and resolves problems and corrects errors. This role also reconciles various general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations, and prepares various management accounting reports as needed (including complete financial statements) for monitoring of operating trends, margin analysis, etc. Additionally, the Staff Accountant prepares worksheets and other analysis for annual audits, works with other departments on accounting related projects and issues, and ensures compliance with internal controls and accounting processes. Other job duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business with emphasis in Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical agility.
• Detail oriented, organized and able to meet tight deadlines/work under pressure.
• Self-motivated, results driven, prefers to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills; team player with the ability to work well with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build lasting relationships.

Nice To Haves

• GAAP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gains an in-depth understanding of the business processes and accounting functions of the company
• Reviews billing, labor and accounts payable data in general ledger.
• Prepare journal entries, including monthly accruals, site allocations, etc.
• Resolves any problems and correct errors.
• Reconciles various general ledger accounts including bank reconciliations.
• Prepares various management accounting reports as needed (including complete financial statements) for monitoring of operating trends, margin analysis, etc.
• Prepares worksheets and other analysis for annual audits.
• Works with other departments on accounting related projects and issues
• Ensures compliance with internal controls and accounting processes
• Other job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level