What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Terra-Gen, LLC?
Description
SUMMARY
Assist the Accounting Supervisor in maintaining accurate books and records of multiple projects as assigned. Research and post cash transactions. Assist in performing compliance verification of Company’s internal controls.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE
Bachelor’s Degree with two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Accounting designation is preferred. Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) a plus, but at a minimum, requires experience in accounting software. Analytical skills and the ability to make confident decisions are also required. Broad knowledge of accounting procedures and principles, typing skills and 10 key adding machine by touch.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations or various project contracts. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Terra-Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with federal, state or local requirements such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Employees must be authorized to work in the US and employment is contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization, as detailed on Form I-9.
Terra-Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
The posted compensation is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This salary range may also be modified in the future, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.
SUMMARY
Assist the Accounting Supervisor in maintaining accurate books and records of multiple projects as assigned. Research and post cash transactions. Assist in performing compliance verification of Company’s internal controls.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
- Adheres to, supports and complies with all company safety and environmental policies and practices. Ensures all employees work safely and within company policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Process project bank transactions into the Company’s financial system.
- Maintain accurate financial accounts for operating projects as assigned.
- Maintain accounting processes and procedures.
- Perform detailed monthly balance sheet reconciliations encompassing all balance sheet accounts, i.e. cash, accounts receivables, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, prepayments, interest expense from loan, etc.
- Calculate monthly revenues and royalties.
- Complete monthly close process including preparation of journal entries through posting.
- Reconcile bank accounts for projects as assigned.
- Perform various monthly reporting for the Plant Managers and upper management.
- Prepare monthly financial statements for projects as assigned.
- Review work and prepare monthly written variance analysis on actual results for income and expense accounts compared to budget.
- Provide support to Plant Managers concerning questions on charges to their Projects.
- Prepare audit schedules for quarterly/annual reviews.
- Assist in the verification of the effectiveness of various Internal Controls as applicable to Financial Reporting systems, both at the Regional Office and Plant locations.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE
Bachelor’s Degree with two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Accounting designation is preferred. Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) a plus, but at a minimum, requires experience in accounting software. Analytical skills and the ability to make confident decisions are also required. Broad knowledge of accounting procedures and principles, typing skills and 10 key adding machine by touch.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations or various project contracts. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Terra-Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with federal, state or local requirements such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Employees must be authorized to work in the US and employment is contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization, as detailed on Form I-9.
Terra-Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
The posted compensation is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This salary range may also be modified in the future, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.