Staff Accountant - Aerotek : Job Details

Aerotek has an immediate opening for a Staff Accountant at the corporate office in Hanover, MD.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis, which are directly related to the management and general business operations of the organization and its customers. The position also prepares and enters monthly journal entries, processes accounts receivable adjustments, and assists with annual audit. The position has the authority to formulate, interpret, and implement accounting policies and procedures, and to negotiate and resolve accounting issues. A qualified candidate must have strong analytical skills and be able to get to the root cause of issues with moderate guidance and must be extremely detailed oriented and organized. The individual also needs to be professional, accountable, and action-oriented.

Essential Functions

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis, including bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and various other assets and liabilities, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of the financial statements.
• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Process accounts receivable adjustments and consult with the A/R teams on the proper accounting treatment and documentation.
• Maintain accounting process documentation, and update it as needed to reflect changes in accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with annual audit and provide audit support and documentation as requested by the external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Ability to work through and solve problems
• Ability to take ownership of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate initiative, flexibility, innovation and urgency
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

Per Pay Transparency Acts: The range for this position is $51,000 - $65,000 + annual bonus potential of $4,000.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following:

Medical, dental & vision 401(k)/Roth Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D) Short and long-term disability Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Time Off/Leave (PTO, Primary Caregiver/Parental Leave)