Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | SOCOTEC

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at SOCOTEC, a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. The company focuses on high-performance buildings and specialty structures, applying an integrated, holistic approach to offer solutions across building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory, and construction advisory projects. This Staff Accountant position is integral to the corporate accounting department, handling various general accounting functions that support the accurate and efficient management of the company’s financial operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time

• Team: Corporate Accounting Department
• Mission: This role is responsible for executing essential general accounting tasks to maintain accurate financial records and support the corporate accounting department’s operations.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Deltek VantagePoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting Support: Prepare crucial month-end adjusting journal entries to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, and provide essential assistance with both interim and year-end audits.
• Account Reconciliation: Meticulously prepare and execute monthly account and bank reconciliations, verifying all financial transactions and maintaining precise balances across various accounts.
• Compliance & Filings: Aid the department with various state and local filing and remittance requirements, ensuring SOCOTEC meets its legal obligations, and accurately prepare and distribute 1099s annually to vendors.
• Accounts Payable Management: Manage the full cycle of accounts payable, which includes reviewing all incoming invoices for correct general ledger coding and proper approvals, and accurately inputting vendor invoices into the accounting system for timely processing.
• Cash & Inquiries: Post daily cash receipts and miscellaneous bank disbursements or receipts to maintain up-to-date cash records, and diligently respond to all vendor and employee inquiries related to accounts payable matters.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, providing a foundational understanding of accounting principles and practices essential for this role.
• Experience: Bring 0-3 years of practical experience in an accounting role or demonstrate equivalent educational experience that provides a strong grasp of accounting functions.
• Skills: Exhibit strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting, coupled with excellent organizational abilities, a keen attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Prior experience with Deltek VantagePoint accounting software is considered a significant advantage for this position.