Staff Accountant

WGI•West Palm Beach, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant with 2-5 years of general ledger accounting experience to be part of the Accounting Division in our West Palm Beach, FL office. At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI and beyond. WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team player and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today! WGI offers a complete Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
2–5 years of general ledger accounting experience
Solid understanding of US GAAP, including accrual accounting and revenue recognition
Strong Excel skills, including XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and working with large data sets
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organization, with the ability to meet close deadlines
Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, and reclasses
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations
Conduct variance and trend analysis to confirm accuracy of financial data
Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules, including additions, disposals, and reconciliation to the general ledger
Support multi-state sales and use tax, property tax, and business license filings in coordination with the external tax team
Review vendor invoice coding for accuracy and proper GL classification
Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual financial statement audit and respond to auditor requests
Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual FAR overhead expense audit and respond to auditor requests
Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting/analysis as needed, supporting the Accounting team and other departments
Identify opportunities to improve close processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase automation