Staff Accountant

Overview We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant with 2-5 years of general ledger accounting experience to be part of the Accounting Division in our West Palm Beach, FL office. At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI and beyond. WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team player and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today! WGI offers a complete Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. #Li-onsite Responsibilities The Staff Accountant supports the monthly and annual close, including preparing journal entries, maintaining account reconciliations, and subsidiary ledgers. The role also prepares workpapers, supports annual audits, assists with multi-state tax compliance, and contributes to special projects. This opportunity is a great opportunity for someone who wants broad accounting experience with a growing company. Prepare monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, and reclasses Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations Conduct variance and trend analysis to confirm accuracy of financial data Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules, including additions, disposals, and reconciliation to the general ledger Support multi-state sales and use tax, property tax, and business license filings in coordination with the external tax team Review vendor invoice coding for accuracy and proper GL classification Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual financial statement audit and respond to auditor requests Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual FAR overhead expense audit and respond to auditor requests Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting/analysis as needed, supporting the Accounting team and other departments Identify opportunities to improve close processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase automation Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting 2–5 years of general ledger accounting experience Solid understanding of US GAAP, including accrual accounting and revenue recognition Strong Excel skills, including XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and working with large data sets Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail and organization, with the ability to meet close deadlines Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas Physical Demands The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse. The use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided. All agencies and vendors are required to have a signed WGI vendor agreement from the WGI Chief HR Officer permitting them to work directly through our Talent Acquisition team. Obtaining this signed vendor agreement is the only way you will receive payment. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of our staff will not be binding. All third-party recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselves with and abide by this policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr WGI, Inc.