Staff Accountant - Military veterans preferred

Description:

JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer

JOB STATUS: Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DATE: August 6, 2025

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to facilitate and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The responsibility of this position is managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires high attention to details, concern for the correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time. The person in this position will take work seriously, has a strong sense of duty, and is disciplined. A faster-than-average pace will be the norm for this position. Detailed, specialized work is the major focus. The person in this position will require clearly defined work, responsibilities, and reporting relationships, ongoing and thorough training opportunities to develop expertise and increase confidence. The position will provide security in a stable work environment, allowing the person to plan for, focus on and complete tasks on hand.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Participate in month-end close activities, including preparation of closing journal entries, reconciliation of accounts, and sales tax computations
• Handling bank reconciliation and daily bank updates
• Posting monthly accrual journal entries, fixed assets and depreciation
• Perform routine accounting duties within a fast-paced finance department while adhering to established standards
• Prepare and interpret financial summaries and provide reports to managers on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• Financial reporting, preparing supporting schedules, and analyzing data
• Additional duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office setting
• Collaborative, engaging and success driven culture
• Minimal travel required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive typing/data entry
• Lifting up to 10 pounds

WORK SCHEDULE: This position offers a flexible work schedule. General office hours are M-F, 7a-4p or 8a-5p

It is the policy of ControlTouch Systems to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, ControlTouch Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work collaboratively across all departments within the company
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
• Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Top notch analytical, organizational, and vendor management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong attention to follow-through
• Strong MS Office and ERP system skills

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA in Accounting or related field
• 0-2 years experience in an accounting role
• Experience with QuickBooks, Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, Outlook a plus
• Experience in Construction and/or Multi-Company environment a plus
• Be able to prioritize workload and perform in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Spreadsheet and ERP system experience preferred
• Knowledge of US GAAP, and experience with the preparation and presentation of financial statements under guidelines established by US GAAP
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

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