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 is responsible for managing and executing key financial operations, including journal entries, accounts payable, expense reporting, and supporting key month-end close activities. 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and process accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate payment to vendors and suppliers.
• Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Maintain the general ledger by recording financial transactions, reconciliations, and adjustments as necessary.
• Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate reporting of financial data and adherence to deadlines.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, providing insights on accounts payable and expense trends.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of [1] years of accounting experience, preferably in accounts payable and general ledger management.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Oracle, or similar) and strong Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

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 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.