Staff Accountant
USA, Oklahoma City OK
$49,000 - $60,000
Job Description
The Staff Accountant will be a high-energy self-starter who operates with a strong sense of urgency in getting things done and motivating those around them to do the same. This includes routine monthly, quarterly, and annual activities relating to consolidations and financial reporting, external and internal audit coordination, technical accounting research, and implementation of new accounting standards. It also includes special projects like system improvements, acquisition integration, and implementation of opportunities for efficiencies within the accounting and finance functions.
Responsibilities
· Ensure consistent and timely preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
· Develop a thorough understanding of the business to enable high quality financial statement and job cost analysis
· Prepare general ledger account reconciliations
· Coordinate responses to data requests from internal and external parties.
· Provide technical expertise and leadership on the treatment of accounting issues, implementation of new accounting standards, and compliance with US GAAP.
· Document and follow accounting policies and procedures.
· Maintain productive working relationships with finance leaders, operational management, external auditors, tax professionals, and others.
· Contribute to improving the team’s analytical capabilities on key financial metrics, including balance sheet analysis and profitability reporting by project, customer, and segment.
Skills
· Operates with a strong sense of ownership and urgency
· Laser-focused attention to timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
· Thrives in environments of growth and change
· Develops productive relationships with team members outside the accounting function
· Demonstrated success identifying and implementing opportunities for change and improvement
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
· Able to articulate ideas with confidence
· Demonstrated successful use of technology to improve efficiency
· Expert in effectively handling and prioritizing tasks
· Task and goal-oriented with a strong focus on results
· Able to analyze, organize, summarize, and articulate complex financial information
· Exceptional computer skills in the operation and functioning of all programs used in finance and accounting functions, including Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office 365 products
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
· CPA or CMA preferred
· 2+ years of experience in accounting and finance
· Public accounting experience preferred
· Experience in the construction industry preferred
· Experience with publicly traded companies preferred
· Regular physical presence in the office is required.
· Able to work overtime when necessary