Capital Staff Accountant

Overview

This role is responsible for proper and timely recording of financial transactions in the general ledger in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The position also prepares and maintains various financial statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic to complex balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring appropriate and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Prepare and enter journal entries on general ledger accounts; audit journal entries and accounting classifications for accuracy.
• Prepare basic to complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements, amortization and depreciation schedules, and other financial reports; prepare ad hoc reports on a routine basis.
• Analyze financial reports and records and make recommendations related to account reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Answer general ledger account inquiries and/or route inquiries to the appropriate department or associate.
• Analyze operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenue and expenses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

• Apply data analysis techniques to resolve missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
• Increasing independence is required; guidance is provided mainly on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work is reviewed through periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.
• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a comfortable indoor area; any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most time is spent sitting, with frequent opportunity to move about; on rare occasions, lifting or moving light articles may be necessary.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline, generally 2–5 years of experience in a related field; or MS/MA with generally 2–4 years of experience in a related field.
• Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of capital or fixed asset accounting experience.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Curiosity and initiative to identify, develop, and implement process automation and efficiency improvements.
• Experience with Oracle, Sage Fixed Assets, Alteryx, or Power Automate is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.

Location

Remote