Staff Accountant

Title: Staff Accountant

Reports to: Controller

Location: Crossville, TN

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for various aspects of accounting and compliance. An individual in this role will apply the principles, theories, and concepts of accounting to their projects. The ability to quickly learn standard accounting programs, analyzing financial accounts, conducting month-end close processes, and financial analysis are key to this position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage various accounting procedures while partnering with other departments to communicate techniques and operation plans.
• Analyze, prepare, and/or review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting workpapers for month end close.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Assist in documenting processes.
• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Prepare various business tax filings.
• Maintain all aspects of fixed assets, such as, entering new asset in fixed assets software, update the GL for assets, disposals, and depreciation, and reconcile monthly.
• File all personal property schedules (city and county).
• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable duties as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Assist in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, perform multiple tasks, meet deadlines, identify and resolve problems, and coordinate work efforts with other staff members.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in an accounting role preferred, but recent graduates with good accounting-related skills would be considered.

Travel:

Rarely

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Additional eligibility requirements

Must pass a background check, drug screen and motor vehicle report prior to first day of employment.