Staff Accountant

Description

PCSI is looking for a Staff Accountant focused primarily on reconciliation. In this role, you'll be responsible for balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and researching outstanding items. You'll work closely with teams across the organization to investigate discrepancies and resolve issues. You'll also support the rest of the Accounting team with month-end close, fringe benefit reporting and reconciliations, and audit preparation.

We're looking for a highly detail-oriented accountant with the persistence and follow-through to investigate issues and see them through to resolution. This position reports to the Assistant Controller and works out of our Corporate Office in South Austin, TX.

Benefits Include:

• Annual bonus of up to 6%.

• 21 days of PTO per year, in addition to all federal holidays.

• Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage: employer contribution offered to cover employee-only tier.

• 401k plan with matching on contributions up to 6%.

Who We Are:

PCSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, and partnerships. We vet, prepare, lead, and sustain a skilled workforce that provides top-tier services at job sites across the country. Our areas of expertise are wide and diverse; total facilities maintenance, hospital environmental services, custodial and grounds, disability awareness training, job coaching, and job placement are just a few. We integrate people with disabilities and veterans into meaningful jobs with competitive wages and benefits. Serving people of all abilities in their life’s journey is at the heart of what we do.

What You'll Do as Staff Accountant:

• Prepare the daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts.

• Prepare bank deposits for online entry or for delivery to the bank.

• Post all activity (banks transactions, manual payroll checks, etc.) to ERP system as required.

• Document manual payroll checks and manually transmit to the bank as needed.

• Determine job sites for accounts receivable payments and post them to ERP system.

• Prepare the monthly reconciliation of the prepaid expense account and amortize the expenses as needed.

• Track project expenditures in the prepaid account.

• Prepare and enter journal entries for various reclassifications each month and as needed.

• Prepare and reconcile the monthly fringe benefits reports, for Health & Welfare, Retirement, and pension to the trial balance.

• Learn and understand payroll guidelines for each jobsite to ensure that the benefits are being calculated and paid correctly. Must research and correct any discrepancies found. Prepare and code the associated vouchers for payment to the various agencies.

• Upload payment information for the Prevailing Wage and Retirement onto the 401k template each month for transmission by the Controller. Reconcile to the original fringe benefit reports.

• Work with the Benefits team to review and reconcile monthly vendor invoices and statements, associated with Medical/Dental/Vision deductions.

• Reconcile the salary accounts information in ERP system to the payroll registers on a quarterly basis and correct any discrepancies.

• Reconcile the payroll registers to the Quarterly 941 reports, while correcting any discrepancies found.

• Reconcile the liability balance sheet accounts each month and correct any discrepancies identified.

• Prepare the Annual 401k Activity Report.

• Review accounts payable aging reports monthly to verify the timely payment of invoices.

• Monitor operating accounts for uncashed checks and outstanding items. Transfer funds to unclaimed property as needed.

• Use tax reporting (GA, WA, LLC, etc.)

• Assist in the preparation of reports and the gathering of information for the external audits as needed.

• Create standard operating procedures to document job function processes.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.

• Minimum four (4) years of accounting experience with a foundation in reconciliation or forensic accounting required.

• Knowledge of Unanet is a plus.

• May need to have the ability to legally drive a company vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of Windows PC functions and software.

• Knowledge and operation of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with other departments

• Highly self-motivated and directed.

• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to prepare, maintain and control a variety of office records, documents, and confidential files with a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, and proficiency.

• Detail oriented with high level of accuracy and organizational skill.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Self-starter with the ability to work both with minimal supervision and as a team player at the same time.

• Willingness to continue learning.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass criminal, drug, financial, and driving screening.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculator, phone, fax, copier, etc. and a personal computer.

• Ability to exchange accurate information in person and over the phone.

• Primarily works indoors.

• Occasional travel may be required, up to 5%.

PCSI does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. This includes visa types such as H-1B, TN, and STEM OPT. Please do not apply if you currently require or may require sponsorship now or in the future.

All veterans and/or persons with all types of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!

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