Remote Staff Accountant

Summary

The job is for an Accounting position in a company specializing in Power, Utility, and Telecommunication infrastructure deployments. The role involves reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly, supporting the accounting team, and performing other duties as assigned. The position can be remote or hybrid depending on proximity to office locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three to five years general accounting experience
• Intermediate computer and software literacy including all Microsoft Office products and accounting software (ERP) including QuickBooks and Sage Intacct
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Thorough understanding of accounting processes
• Strong customer service focus for both internal and external customers
• Able to maintain confidentiality regarding company accounting practices and procedures, including vendor and customer information
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), business transactions, and internal control principles

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable and receivable employees
• Support annual 1099 process ensuring all deadlines are met
• Support preparations and filing of annual escheatment reports required for each state
• Review draft payables information in the accounting system and approve posting
• Prepare accounts payable checks, ACH or wire transactions weekly
• Collaborate with vendors to convert all payments to ACH
• Review credit applications for approval by the CFO
• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet and clearing accounts
• Identify and troubleshoot potential issues in accounting and make recommendations as needed
• Support annual audit

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction or Telecom experience preferred, or similar industry
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary to meet deadlines

Benefits

Remote work or hybrid depending on proximity to office locations