Staff Accountant
- $60,000 - $65,000
- Chesapeake, VA
Staff Accountant + Great Perks
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75% of Health Insurance paid for consultant!
Dental/Vision/401K
Unlimited access to your Jobot Pro
Job Details
Job Details:
As a Staff Accountant, you will play a vital role in maintaining the financial health of our company. Your work will include preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. You will report to the Accounting Manager and work with a team of professionals in a technology-driven workspace. This position will give you the opportunity to grow your accounting skills and provide you with a platform to make a significant impact on our company's financial operations.
Responsibilities:
1. Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll.
2. Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting.
3. Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
4. Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
5. Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
6. Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
7. Assist with other accounting projects.
8. Manage all aspects of AP, AR, ledger entries, and bookkeeping.
9. Conduct regular ledger procedures, invoice processing, and reconciliations.
10. Assist with year-end closings and carry out reconciliations.
11. Operate and manage QuickBooks and other financial systems efficiently.
Qualifications:
1. Proven experience as a staff accountant with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
2. Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
3. Proficient in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office suite applications.
4. Working knowledge of QuickBooks and other accounting software.
5. Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
6. Exceptional knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations.
7. Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail.
8. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
10. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
11. CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
12. Experience in the energy industry is preferred.
This is not just a job, it's an opportunity to develop your career in a growing industry. If you are a hard-working, detail-oriented professional with a passion for accounting, we would love to hear from you.
As a Staff Accountant, you will play a vital role in maintaining the financial health of our company. Your work will include preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. You will report to the Accounting Manager and work with a team of professionals in a technology-driven workspace. This position will give you the opportunity to grow your accounting skills and provide you with a platform to make a significant impact on our company's financial operations.
Responsibilities:
1. Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll.
2. Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting.
3. Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
4. Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
5. Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
6. Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
7. Assist with other accounting projects.
8. Manage all aspects of AP, AR, ledger entries, and bookkeeping.
9. Conduct regular ledger procedures, invoice processing, and reconciliations.
10. Assist with year-end closings and carry out reconciliations.
11. Operate and manage QuickBooks and other financial systems efficiently.
Qualifications:
1. Proven experience as a staff accountant with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
2. Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
3. Proficient in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office suite applications.
4. Working knowledge of QuickBooks and other accounting software.
5. Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
6. Exceptional knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations.
7. Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail.
8. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
10. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
11. CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
12. Experience in the energy industry is preferred.
This is not just a job, it's an opportunity to develop your career in a growing industry. If you are a hard-working, detail-oriented professional with a passion for accounting, we would love to hear from you.