Staff Accountant

Overview:The Staff Accountant is responsible for executing full-cycle accounting functions. This role focuses on project-level accounting tasks, including accounts receivable and payable, job-based revenue recognition, payroll accounting, and monthly close activities.**Key Responsibilities **General Ledger & Bookkeeping· Monitor daily bank activity. Post and categorize all transactions accurately to the appropriate GL and customers.· Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries, including accruals for commissions, installation labor, subcontractor expenses, and battery allocations.· Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure the general ledger reflects accurate financial activity.Accounts Receivable & Revenue Recognition· Reconcile A/R aging monthly and coordinate with sales and operations to follow up on outstanding balances.· Ensure revenue is recognized only upon completed installations and financial triggers (e.g., installation) in accordance with GAAP.· Reclassify deferred or unearned revenue as needed, ensuring no duplicate postings across services.· Prepare necessary entries and documentation to support clean cutoff and matching of revenue and related costs.Accounts Payable & Vendor Management· Enter and reconcile vendor invoices for materials, ensuring proper job coding and receipt verification before approval.· Process payments to subcontractors and service providers, confirming documentation (e.g., W-9s) and 1099 eligibility where applicable.· Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies in billing or deliveries.· Support month-end AP accruals for outstanding costs tied to specific projects.Payroll & Commission Accounting· Review and validate commission data generated by the company’s internal systems based on job milestones and contract terms.· Coordinate with project management and sales operations to confirm eligibility for initial and final commission payments.· Maintain internal tracking schedules for commission approval and payment timing.· Ensure all commission payments are properly recorded, allocated to the correct job or customer, and tied back to payroll disbursements.· Record payroll journal entries to the general ledger and reconcile payroll-related accounts monthly.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.CPA or working towards certification is a plus.You should be proficient in:Bachelor's DegreeBookkeepingAccounts Payable (AP)Accounts Receivable (AR)Bank Reconciliation #J-18808-Ljbffr Rack Industries