Description PAY RANGE: $80,000 - 95,000
POSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Accountant is responsible for a wide variety of accounting functions at a corporate level related to general ledger accounting - to include preparing and entering various journal entries, entering and tracking completion of journal entries for month end close cycle, general ledger account reconciliations, fixed assets/capital projects accounting, and special projects/other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (This is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall responsibilities)
- Prepare and input journal entries to general ledgers
- Perform general ledger account reconciliations as assigned
- Supports the month-end close process & meets tight schedule requirements.
- Supports the annual audit with the Company's external auditors. Supports periodic audit efforts from government customers, taxing authorities, & other business partners.
- Assist in the creation of timely & accurate supporting schedules and analysis.
- Review general ledger activity to ensure accurate coding.
- Initiate process & system improvements to increase accuracy & efficiency of department tasks
- Special projects as assigned
JOB SCOPE:
The Staff Accountant operates within standard operating principles related to accounting and payroll systems and is expected to apply knowledge of law and regulations gained through experience and education and work with minimal daily supervision. The position reviews and recommends to the Manager, Accounting & Finance changes in systems and processes.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:Working closely with finance department staff and those in related departments such as Human Resources, Information Technology and others within and without the company, the Staff Accountant is expected to establish effective relationships and work to resolve problems.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Knowledge of principles, practices, theories and methods of accounting.
- Knowledge of legal requirements, regulations and laws applicable to area of assignment.
- Strong Microsoft office skills with excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
- Strong customer service skills; the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, peers and other departments.
- Ability to define problems, assemble related data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and make accurate and timely decisions.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in an environment of changing time constraints and deadlines.
- Ability to work as a team player and exhibit a high degree of flexibility, energy, and positive attitude.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business from a fully accredited college or university is preferred.
- 3 or more years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity corporate environment, is required.
- Public Accounting experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: None required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands for this position are light to moderate. The position requires sitting and use of hands/arms for extended periods of time using a variety of computer programs, electronic communication tools and related office equipment to accomplish work tasks; operating a motor vehicle including a current driver's license; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment for this job is primarily office-oriented with open shared office spaces and constant interruptions; some travel within in a heavy industrial environment when performing certain administrative functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.
Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.
At Vigor we offer a generous benefits package that includes: MedicalRXDentalVisionLifeAD&DLTDSTDEAPDiscretionary bonusTuition ReimbursementFSA (Medical, Childcare, Transportation)10 paid holidaysPTO401(k) 
