Staff Accountant

Job description
Prepare and process accurate accounting transactions to include excise tax returns, fixed asset depreciation and amortization, bank reconciliations, recurring journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and quarterly B&O tax returns. Code and reconcile credit card statements and prepare monthly equipment billing and shop reports. A successful Staff Accountant will combine excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all tasks completed.

Core Responsibilities:
• General ledger account reconciliations for multiple entities to include prepaid expenses, notes receivable, notes payable, and other balance sheet accounts
• Fixed assets additions, deletions, depreciation and reconciliation
• Bank reconciliations for multiple entities
• Process monthly depreciation, licensing and O/H allocations
• Record Job cost accruals and reversals
• Set up fixed assets files for equipment and vehicles
• Assist with month-end close process for multiple companies including recurring journal entries, update of supporting schedules, and various reconciliations
• Assist with financial statement preparation
• Prepare monthly equipment billing and shop reports
• Washington State Excise Tax reporting for multiple companies
• City B & O tax returns, liability accruals, and various reporting
• Annual personal property tax returns and affidavits
• Code and reconcile company credit card statements
• Back up Payroll responsibilities and duties as needed
• Assist with year-end annual audit requirements and review to include preparing reports and schedules as needed
• Miscellaneous other duties as assigned

Required experience/skills/qualifications:
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
• Accounting degree with a minimum of four years accounting experience in the construction industry in an equivalent position
• MS Office Suite knowledge (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience working in a multi-company environment with intercompany and related party transaction knowledge preferred
• Job Costing experience preferred
• Spectrum/Viewpoint software experience preferred
• Payroll experience required with Union Payroll experience preferred
• Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy, thoroughness, and quality control
• Knowledge of sales and use tax regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to prioritize, perform multiple duties, and meet consistent and variable deadlines
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees

This is a full-time 40 hours/week hourly position and is eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, sick, holiday, vacation pay, and 401k based on the company’s employee benefit policy.

Application Requirements
Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word document including your salary requirements to hr@jrhayes.com.