Job Description

CSA is seeking an ambitious Staff Accountant to provide support to our financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting, you will be part of a team of professionals working in our Mechanicsburg, PA corporate office. You ll have exposure to the full accounting cycle, and the opportunity to use your critical thinking, education and experience to contribute to the efficient, systematic and profitable operation of our organization.

Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the staff accountant s day-to-day work. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail. An understanding of FAR (Federal Travel Regs.) / JTR rules is a large plus. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and provide the transparency the company needs to make the right financial decisions and accomplish long term success.

Responsibilities

Record and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
Assisting Staff and Seniors with semi-monthly Invoicing process
Perform monthly GL account reconciliations, including bank reconciliation
Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to Company accounting and financial guidelines
Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports including variance and financial analysis, as well as financial projections
Assist Director of accounting, senior accountant, and staff with Annual Financial Statement Audit, and various Government Audits
Work directly with Client and Subcontractor Contract information, as well as prepare annual Contract closeout documentation.
Assist in the preparation of Annual budgeting process
Assist with other accounting projects, other duties

Requirements

2+ years experience as a junior/staff accountant
Bachelor's degree in accounting / Finance
Experience with Payroll, G/L, Bank Reconciliations and financial statements
Experience with financial analysis / projections a definite plus
Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, including advanced functionality in MS Excel, and familiarity with accounting software

This job was posted on Thu Apr 05 2018 and expired on Tue Apr 24 2018.

Minimum $46K /yr

$56K /yr Average

Maximum $75K /yr

Tasks

Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.

Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.

Prepare adjusting journal entries.

Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.

Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.

Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.

Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.

Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts.

Maintain or examine the records of government agencies.

Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.

Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans.

Represent clients before taxing authorities and provide support during litigation involving financial issues.

Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses or individuals.

Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel and direct their work activities.

Appraise, evaluate, and inventory real property and equipment, recording information such as the description, value, and location of property.

Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, or maintain solutions to business and financial problems.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.