What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at H. J. Russell & Company?
SUMMARY
H.J. Russell is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Staff Accountant who is responsible for executing tasks across the Finance function. The Staff Accountant will provide accounting support in accordance with US GAAP. This position reports to a Senior Accountant in the HJ Russell & Company finance team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must be a team player and support a collaborative, customer centric, environment,
- Understanding of A/R, A/P process required,
- Job Cost experience preferred,
- Book journal entries for monthly accounting activity, job cost adjustments and accruals,
- Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts,
- Prepare general ledger entries for month end close,
- Review the general ledger for accuracy and perform variance analyses,
- Respond to inquiries and requests from project staff and office personnel,
- Assist with Audit, incl. Interim and Final fieldwork,
- Help with any projects that may be requested.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- An accounting professional with a construction background is preferred – ERP is CMIC,
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from a four-year accredited college or university,
- 3 years or more experience within a Corporate and/or Construction Accounting environment,
- CPA certification or in the process of obtaining CPA is strongly preferred.
- Job costing and job billing experience is a plus, pre-requisite is exposure to the requirements of Billing and A/R management & Payables.
- Self-starter, dependable, detail orientated with good analytical and organizational skills,
- Good communication skills,
- Thrives in a culture / environment where continuous improvement is sought with a strong interest in improving the automation of the accounting and reporting process,
- Team player willing to assist and support team mates, internal customers, and external stakeholders,
- Advance proficiency in Excel and other Office programs.
WHY WORK FOR US?
Simply stated, we put people first. As part of our Mission Statement, we strive to earn the loyalty of our employees through a demonstrated commitment to their development and through rewarding exemplary performance. We take the time to get to know our employees personally and together develop individualized plans for career advancement and fulfillment with Russell. Our goal is to provide career growth and development which allows employees to envision and desire a long-term career with our company.
Our culture is rooted in the Russell Fundamentals, a series of 25 characteristics that guide the behavior of our employees and include key tenets like “Do the right thing always,” “Embrace diversity,” “Show meaningful appreciation,” “Deliver results,” and “Keep things fun.” Our intentional focus on creating an outstanding workplace experience has earned our firm numerous recognitions, including being named one of USA Today’s Top Workplaces in 2024.
In addition to our exceptional culture, we offer the following suite of benefits:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-Sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) with Employer Matching Contribution
- Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance & Other Voluntary Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
