Staff Accountant II

The Staff Accountant II shall report directly to the Corporate Director of Finance and Administration and will support the Corporate Accounting Team.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for entering approved data in accounting system(s) to process transactions in a timely, comprehensive manner following document procedures and proper internal control practices.

• Prepares adjusting journal entries to accurately close the monthly fiscal period in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Prepares various reconciliations of accounts and journal entries related to such accounts.

• Reviews/analyzes/audits data to ensure accuracy and minimizes exposure by following taxing requirements and departmental procedures for all revenue, expense, and balance sheet accounts.

• Performs and documents analysis of accounting transactions, including comparisons to forecasted and trended results during close and for quarterly and annual trend analysis reports.

• Prepares/collects external audit requests and schedules for quarterly reviews, year-end audits, and internal audits.

• Prepares and maintains daily activity reports used by enterprise managers to report to executive team.

• Process bi-weekly payroll in QuickBooks.

• Assist with processing of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

• Questions/validates data provided, gathers additional information, requests clarification/backup documentation, corrects inaccuracies and/or addresses other needs/issues prior (or subsequent) to the initiation of processing activities.

• Maintains positive internal customer relationships by providing prompt and appropriate responses to inquiries, issues, and concerns when appropriate.

• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. Responsible for correspondence with local and state regulatory institutions to resolve general issues.

• Keeps supervisor informed of non-routine issues and refers matters outside assigned scope of authority to appropriate individuals.

• Maintain strictest confidentiality of data.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant verifiable accounting experience including reconciliation/analysis experience required.

• Consolidation, revenue recognition, fixed asset, and/or accounts payable experience preferred.

• Experience with accounting systems required; Quick Books experience preferred.

• Experience with payroll processing and payroll taxes required.

• Intermediate to Expert level in Microsoft Excel required; proficient in Microsoft Office preferred.

• Must be proficient and accurate in operating a 10-Key calculator and in accurately and efficiently typing on a computer keyboard.

• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to multi-task to meet tight deadlines.

• An accounting skill test may be administered and a passing score for the position will be required.

• Must be able to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and view information displayed on a computer screen.

• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items while working at assigned desk area.

• Must be able to get along well with all levels of the organization and excel in a team oriented environment.

• Willing and able to work odd or irregular hours.

• Demonstrated efficiency in English, spelling, punctuation, and writing skills.

• Ability to comply with all other requirements as specified within the management level CIEDA Personnel Policies and Procedures.

• May be required to undergo a standard background check along with verification of education requirements.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Employees must possess the ability to work in an office environment. Employees must possess the ability to work in a standard office or conference room setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. To visit other company sites, employees must be able to operate a motor vehicle and fly in an aircraft, both of which may require sitting for prolonged periods of time. Employees must possess vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas will be required. This position requires an employee to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance; reach, push, and pull drawers and doors open and closed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. It is the policy of PCI Federal Services LLC that all candidates offered a position will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screening.