Staff Accountant

# Staff AccountantNorthern Virginia Headquarters - Chantilly, VA 20151## OverviewSalary Range$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeCategoryAccounting## Description**OVERVIEW**Jenkins Restorations upholds a vision to be the restoration firm of choice in existing and future markets while upholding Biblical values. The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager with accountability for providing excellent service for those who have been victims of disaster and for restoring property and lives with a servant’s heart. They should embody Jenkins Restorations’ core values, including, **C**an-do Attitude, **E**xcellent Execution, **D**o the Right Thing, **A**ctions of a Servant, and **R**esponsible Stewardship (**C.E.D.A.R**).**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for the Staff Accountant:*** Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Ensure proper classification of transactions.* Complete monthly journal entries and help with the execution of financial closings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.* Maintain accounting accruals for month end close.* Maintain the Fixed Assets and Lease software and schedules to include month-end close detail and annual audit detail.* Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.* Prepare and own the monthly commission and bonus submissions.* Be the company’s liaison to the outsourced tax consultants.* Communicate with internal stakeholders about changes, corrections, or other issues.* Assist in all information requests for all outside audits and other third parties in a timely and responsive manner.* Assist Accounting Manager in day-to-day operations.* Continuously assess accounting processes and systems, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvement and implementing best practices.* Assist Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams during peak work periods.* All other duties as assigned## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:*** **Education:** Bachelor’s in accounting or business degree. CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.* **Experience:**At least three years of accounting experience. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of relevant accounting experience in a fast-paced environment.* Strong knowledge of accounting principles.* High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP Systems (Sage Intacct Preferred).* Attention to detail and deadline oriented.* Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.**LANGUAGE SKILLS**: The Staff Accountant must possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Demonstrate the ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and the ability to speak effectively to customers and/or employees of organization in the English language.**TECHNICAL SKILLS**: To perform this job successfully, the Staff Accountant should have knowledge of industry related software be able to “touch type” and be familiar with software like Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.); able to communicate via cell phone and appropriate apps.**REASONING ABILITY:** The Staff Accountant should possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. They should also have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form in the English language.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment is a professional office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:**This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr