Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Staff Accountant

The FTS Staff Accountant is truly a functional trailblazer, a continuous learner, and an integral member of the FTS team. The Staff Accountant s responsible for managing and executing key financial operations, including commission calculations and tracking, journal entries, accounts receivable (AR), and accounts payable (AP) management. This role plays a critical part in the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, while supporting overall organizational financial health and compliance. Join us in shaping the future of our dynamic and growth-oriented organization. The Staff Accountant will continuously exude the following FTS Core Virtues :

Trust | Be Yourself | Community | Ownership | Think “Better”

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Benefits :

Great healthcare, dental, and vision plans with employer contribution

401(k) with employer match

Employer paid life insurance coverage

Unlimited PTO & paid holidays

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Administration and Reporting

Track and document commissions and other variable compensation components across the organization.

Prepare weekly, monthly, and real-time reporting packages, providing detailed insights into financial performance.

General Ledger (GL) and Journal Entries

Maintain the general ledger by posting journal entries, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded.

Review and reconcile accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.

Payroll

Process monthly and bi-weekly payroll, to include bi-weekly and monthly commissions and bonus payouts

Set up tax accounts in new states

Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) Management

Oversee AR / AP processes, ensuring timely invoicing, collection, and payment of bills.

Manage cash flow by tracking outstanding receivables and ensuring timely processing of payables.

Month-End Close Process

Support and facilitate the month-end close process by preparing account reconciliations, creating financial statements, posting adjusting journal entries, and ensuring all deadlines are met.

Compliance and Documentation

Ensure all financial records are accurate, up to date, and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Maintain thorough documentation of accounting procedures, financial transactions, and reporting processes.

Positively contributes and drives forward the internal company culture.

Each employee plays a major part in maintaining the FTS brand, reputation, & culture, both internally and externally.

Each employee’s opinion, advice, or criticism is welcomed and encouraged in order to shape & extend our brand and what we stand for.

Requirements : Skills & Experience

Minimum Education / Experience :

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a four-year college or equivalent combination of education & experience

Skills Required :

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Experience with AR / AP management, GL, and journal entries.

Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent attention to detail, especially in documentation management and compliance.

This role is perfect for a detail-oriented, proactive professional with strong administrative and communication skills, looking to support a dynamic team and contribute to the success of various programs and projects.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability :

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills :

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.