Staff Accountant

Tessera•Bremerton, WA

30d•$29 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Tessera and make a difference! Tessera is: A national leader in employing individuals with disabilities and veterans. Composed of a dynamic, growing team of social entrepreneurs. Operating self-sustaining businesses across 14 states and in the District of Columbia, workforce of over 1,600 employees. Dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience to our customers. Committed to offering an outstanding employee support and development program. Tessera’s Bremerton, Washington, Home Office supports nationwide operations with a team of highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more. Location: Bremerton, Washington ( Hybrid) Type: Non-Exempt Compensation: $28.50 - $39.18 per hour (Tessera's compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience.) Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (Flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs. This is currently a hybrid position with at least 2 days in office and 3 days working remotely. Schedule is based off of business needs.) As a Staff Accountant, you'll… The Staff Accountant is responsible for working independently to perform general ledger accounting tasks, ensuring an accurate and timely month end close. They prepare various journal entries and account reconciliations for cash, prepaids, accruals, inter-company, fixed assets, payroll, and various other accounts for all Tessera Companies. Primarily responsible for the coordination of high-volume fixed asset purchases, in addition to recording the cost of newly acquired fixed assets (both tangible and intangible), tracking existing fixed assets, recording depreciation, and accounting for the disposal of fixed assets. Responsible for posting customer payments in ERP system, analyzing accounts receivable accounts, and following up with customers to secure payment. They maintain balance sheet schedules and produce annual schedules for external audits. Assist with account analysis and support management in carrying out the responsibilities of the finance department. Record the appropriate operational expenses, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close. Record monthly banking transactions including interest, credit card fees, and loan payments. Enter loan amortization schedules into accounting system. Prepare and enter journal entries with appropriate related work tags as necessary. Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations for cash, prepaids, accruals, inter-company, fixed assets, payroll, and various other accounts for all Tessera Companies. Record Other Prepaid, Prepaid Employee Insurance and Prepaid Commercial Insurance Transactions. Assist with Commercial Policies including endorsements, additional coverage when needed, bond requests for task orders, and contracting estimates for new projects/bids. Prepare and Maintain High Volume Fixed Assets Records to include the coordination and management of Fixed Asset Purchases, Asset Transfers, Sales/Disposals, Replacements, and Expiring Assets. Manage and process yearly fleet registration renewals for all vehicles in various states. Assist with State and Local personal property tax filings for various states. Record Garnishments and Union Dues Verify and Record Payroll Payments, Health Benefits and Vacation Accruals Assist with posting Customer Payments in ERP System. Follow up with Customers on overdue accounts to secure payment and resolve outstanding issues. Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to Accounts Receivable so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing. Responsible for preparing, approving, and recording bank transactions such as Wires, ACH, Deposits, and Loans. Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities in a prompt and accurate manner that aligns with monthly closing deadlines. Prepare and maintain assigned audit schedules and supporting documentation for line items, to include requesting quarterly reviews with manager in preparation of the annual audit. Assist in developing and enforcing accounting policies/procedures. Responsible for preparing and maintaining proper procedure documentation for assigned tasks, and the documentation and monitoring of internal controls. Maintain Exceptional Customer Service to all internal and external customers to include prompt and timely communications and requesting confirmation of deadline timeframes. Be a Solution driven team member focused on exceptional results and opportunities. Actively seeking opportunities for Cross Training within the Finance Team. All Other Duties as Assigned. You'd make an excellent Staff Accountant if you: Consider yourself a people person. Love working on collaborative teams. Are dedicated to internal and external customer service. Take pride in your work. Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
3 – 5 years of previous experience in Accounting or Finance is required.
A combination of previous experience and education will be considered.
A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id .
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Nice To Haves

GAAP, Accounting Standards, and Financial Reporting knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant is responsible for working independently to perform general ledger accounting tasks, ensuring an accurate and timely month end close.
They prepare various journal entries and account reconciliations for cash, prepaids, accruals, inter-company, fixed assets, payroll, and various other accounts for all Tessera Companies.
Primarily responsible for the coordination of high-volume fixed asset purchases, in addition to recording the cost of newly acquired fixed assets (both tangible and intangible), tracking existing fixed assets, recording depreciation, and accounting for the disposal of fixed assets.
Responsible for posting customer payments in ERP system, analyzing accounts receivable accounts, and following up with customers to secure payment.
They maintain balance sheet schedules and produce annual schedules for external audits.
Assist with account analysis and support management in carrying out the responsibilities of the finance department.
Record the appropriate operational expenses, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
Record monthly banking transactions including interest, credit card fees, and loan payments.
Enter loan amortization schedules into accounting system.
Prepare and enter journal entries with appropriate related work tags as necessary.
Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations for cash, prepaids, accruals, inter-company, fixed assets, payroll, and various other accounts for all Tessera Companies.
Record Other Prepaid, Prepaid Employee Insurance and Prepaid Commercial Insurance Transactions.
Assist with Commercial Policies including endorsements, additional coverage when needed, bond requests for task orders, and contracting estimates for new projects/bids.
Prepare and Maintain High Volume Fixed Assets Records to include the coordination and management of Fixed Asset Purchases, Asset Transfers, Sales/Disposals, Replacements, and Expiring Assets.
Manage and process yearly fleet registration renewals for all vehicles in various states.
Assist with State and Local personal property tax filings for various states.
Record Garnishments and Union Dues
Verify and Record Payroll Payments, Health Benefits and Vacation Accruals
Assist with posting Customer Payments in ERP System.
Follow up with Customers on overdue accounts to secure payment and resolve outstanding issues.
Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to Accounts Receivable so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing.
Responsible for preparing, approving, and recording bank transactions such as Wires, ACH, Deposits, and Loans.
Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities in a prompt and accurate manner that aligns with monthly closing deadlines.
Prepare and maintain assigned audit schedules and supporting documentation for line items, to include requesting quarterly reviews with manager in preparation of the annual audit.
Assist in developing and enforcing accounting policies/procedures.
Responsible for preparing and maintaining proper procedure documentation for assigned tasks, and the documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
Maintain Exceptional Customer Service to all internal and external customers to include prompt and timely communications and requesting confirmation of deadline timeframes.
Be a Solution driven team member focused on exceptional results and opportunities.
Actively seeking opportunities for Cross Training within the Finance Team.
All Other Duties as Assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment
Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation, paid sick leave
Potential shared earning bonus
Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
Verizon wireless discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees