What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant position at Vortex Companies?
Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? The Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day! We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure.
At Vortex, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development, then apply today!
The Senior Staff Accountant will be joining our fast-paced, high performing team at our office located in Chesapeake, VA., formally known as Tri-State. Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for ensuring transactions are accurately recorded, reconciling, and reviewing certain balance sheet accounts, documenting business processes to maintain and improve internal controls, and most importantly, being someone that can help drive improvements and efficiency throughout the accounting function.
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting and have a strong working knowledge of US GAAP with 3-5 years experience in a wide range of accounting areas. This is a great opportunity that will allow for career growth as Vortex Companies continues to expand and evolve.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations
- Assist FP&A in the research of monthly variances and ad hoc projects
- Assist with external audits
- Continuously analyze current automation of the accounting process and present improvement suggestions
- Assist with ad-hoc analysis and special projects as requested and engage in various department-wide initiatives
- Work closely with accounting team members to ensure efficiencies are utilized and financial data is complete and accurate
- Participate in business transformation projects to streamline and drive financial close processes improvements
- Work cross functionally with other departments to improve efficiencies in the accounting function
Requirements/ Qualifications
- Associates Degree and/or Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance; Business Management, or other relevant degree preferred or directly commensurate industry experience required
- 3 yrs minimum directly related accounting experience required
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task, adhere to tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills, both orally and written
- Team player, but also has ability to work independently
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
