What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at GCW Engineering, Inc.?
Summary :
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting financial operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization. This role involves collaborating with key staff to ensure financial compliance and effective cost management.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
- Monitor and control expenses, identifying areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and prepare or assist with the preparation of necessary documentation for tax filings. This may include preparing or assisting with the preparation and filing tax returns.
- Assist at month end and year end closing process by preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciling accounts. (Could include income statement, account reconciliation, and budget preparation).
- Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP.
- Support in the development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to enhance and strengthen internal controls.
- Provide guidance on accounting matters to other departments, fostering cross-departmental collaboration.
- Ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.
- Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
- Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
- As directed, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
- Assist in processing bi-weekly payroll for employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, overtime and bonuses.
- Support the administration of employee benefits programs (e.g. health insurance, retirement plans).
- Work with HR to update employee information for benefits enrollment and changes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Qualifications :
Supervisory Responsibilities :
This position does not have supervisory and / or oversight responsibilities.
Education and Experience Requirements :
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline is required. A minimum of two (2) years accounting experience. Experience in the AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) industry is strongly preferred but not required. Familiarity with Deltek Vision, Vantagepoint, or equivalent accounting software preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :
CPA preferred, but not required. Valid driver’s license.
About GCW Engineering, Inc. :
GCW delivers the future of infrastructure through innovation and sustainable solutions for our community. Since 1969, we have grown and developed a team of engineers, surveyors, planners, and designers to provide the versatility our clients need, partnered with experience that matters. Ranging from private development and municipal infrastructure to aviation and water / wastewater facilities, GCW serves clients by providing planning, surveying, and engineering services with the demonstrated ability to tailor an approach and methodology to successfully complete every project.
