Overview RES is looking for a Staff Accountant professional that will provide professional accounting work involving month-end close activities, with a focus on SG&A and will be reporting to the Manager of Accounting. The mission: This is a professional mid-level accounting position requiring a solid understanding of the fundamentals and principles of accounting, the organizations ERP system, and the ability to handle most regular issues independently. Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, the Staff Accountant will provide professional accounting work involving month-end close activities, with a focus on SG&A. If you are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and possess advanced problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills, with a proven ability to communicate your findings effectively, you will thrive in this position.
Success will also come from your strong business acumen and your ability to manage new ideas and implement creative solutions to achieve resultseven in a fast-paced, growing, and sometimes ambiguous environment. What your day-to-day might look like?. In the morning, you might start by preparing monthly overhead journal entries for SG&A-related expenses. This includes organizing operational expenses and handling prepaids to ensure theyre accurately recorded.
Part of your routine also involves applying customer payments and investigating any discrepancies that arise, which might require collaboration with customer service or accounts receivable teams to resolve issues effectively. You will also sort through mail, and make deposits. Mid-morning could involve tasks like tracking and accounting for personal property taxes and maintaining business licenses for various regions. This requires attention to detail, as compliance in each region can vary.
Youd also track and remit sales tax for all states where your company operates, making sure each jurisdictions rules are followed correctly. On a monthly basis, youd likely focus on balance sheet reconciliations, carefully reviewing and balancing accounts such as prepaids and current liabilities. This process ensures that the companys financial statements accurately reflect its financial position. R eporting tasks are also a monthly chore involving preparing and analyzing monthly SG&A financial results.
This includes verifying that expenses are correctly coded and posted. If an audit is underway, you would also prepare audit schedules and address any issues identified by auditors, ensuring compliance and transparency in financial reporting. Since accounting work is cyclical, there will be periods when deadlines are tight, especially around month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close. During these times, extra effort and additional hours may be required to ensure all deliverables are met.
Each of these activities requires a blend of analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of compliance standards, making it a dynamic and integral role within the finance team. Qualifications We would like to talk with you if you have many of the following: Associates degree in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of equivalent experience OR Bachelors Associates degree in Accounting or Finance and 1+ year of equivalent experience. Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP Experience with automated financial systems, including a general ledger Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivots, lookups, etc.) Thorough knowledge of GAAP VEVRAA Federal Contractor RES is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #RES1
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