Staff Accountant

Job Type Full-time Description The Staff Accountant will provide day-to-day support to the accounting department, assisting with bank and credit card reconciliations, expense reports, billing, accounts payable and accounts receivable, transaction posting, allocations, journal entries, and adjusting entries. This role will also collaborate with a dynamic team to support month-end close, audits, and special projects. Responsibilities Responsible for maintaining the General Ledger for the corporation, including but not limited to, preparing journal entries and reconciliation of accounts Reconciles bank statements to operating cash accounts and other treasury duties as requested Act as the financial system's first line of support for all areas of the finance department, including accounts payable, and accounts receivable/billing Experience with accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, and account reconciliation Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports Requirements Ability to complete tasks at a lower to mid-level of complexity with minimal direction, must be self-directed and able to work independently, while also working well with others Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices Strong mathematical, accounting, and analytical skills, with demonstrated critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra Excellent written and verbal communication skills Conscientiousness - Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work and demonstrates responsible behavior Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities Organization - highly detail oriented, organized, and able to prioritize time management Must be proficient in MS Excel Ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and business information Ability to prepare and maintain clear supporting documentation for reconciliations, journal entries, and audit requests Advanced skills with MS Word and MS PowerPoint Preferred experience using Deltek Costpoint Preferred experience using SAP Concur Preferred DoD Contractor Experience Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Ability to identify problems and issues requiring resolution and address them with the appropriate personnel Must be able to travel as required MUST be a U.S. Citizen Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 2 years of related work experience, or associate's degree in accounting or related field with 4 years of relevant work experience CPA certification is a plus About TRISTAR TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions. TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers' mission critical challenges. TRISTAR's core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions. For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex. TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies. TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr