Staff Accountant

Job SummaryThe Staff Accountant will support the finance team by performing essential accounting tasks that ensure accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who will own QuickBooks financial reporting, drive weekly executive reports, and perform critical account reconciliations. The ideal candidate will help with a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly accounting functions—including accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit card tracking, and bank reconciliations—while serving as a key analytical resource for the Director of Finance.Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive & Financial Reporting: Compile, analyze, and present weekly executive reports and performance metrics to Director of Finance and senior management; prepare biweekly profit and lost (P&L) statements, pending sales reports, and job profitability reports by workstream: maintain ownership of QuickBooks reporting features to generate accurate daily, weekly, and monthly financial summaries.Account Reconciliations: Perform monthly or biweekly bank, credit card reconciliations along with comprehensive monthly ledger and account reconciliations to ensure ledger integrity, accurate reporting, and timely month-end closing.Accounts Receivable & Billing: Act as the primary backup for all workstream billing processes; resolve complex billing issues and customer discrepancies; manage customer payment postings; prepare accounts receivable (AR) aging reports and track outstanding balances and provide monthly collections forecasting.Accounts Payable: Act as the primary backup for accounts payable functions, including subcontractor invoicing; maintain flawless records of all transactions with strict documentation compliance.Payroll & Tax Compliance: Act as the primary backup for payroll processing; assist with quarterly payroll taxes and support year-end compliance projects, including 1099, W-2, Form 1095 ACA (Affordable Care Act) reporting.Corporate Governance & Audits: Assist with annual Secretary of State reports and maintain Certificates of Authority; organize data and prepare documentation to support annual corporate insurance audits.Process Improvement: Help develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance internal controls, minimize risk, and streamline financial workflows.Audit & Special Projects: Participate in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation; execute ad-hoc financial projects as required by management.Qualifications & RequirementsExperience: 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience (acquired through on-the-job experience or a mix of education and experience).Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks reporting and financial features is highly preferred. High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).Industry Experience: Experience or structural knowledge of telecom outside plant engineering is a significant plus.Platform Experience: Prior experience with Sitetracker and Salesforce platforms is preferred.Core Competencies: Advanced problem-solving capabilities, exceptional attention to detail, and a deep understanding of standard accounting and clerical procedures.Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide premium customer service to both internal teams and external vendors.Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; a relevant college degree (Accounting, Finance, or Business) is a strong plus.Physical RequirementsMust be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while consistently organizing, moving, and manipulating documents, office supplies, and business materials.Frequent and consistent use of a computer or other technological devices to review, analyze, create, and transmit data and executive-level presentations.Compensation & BenefitsSalary Range: $33.00 to $37.00 per hourPosition Type: Full-time, Hourly / Non-ExemptBenefits: Group Medical Plan along with voluntary Dental and Vision plans, 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match.