Staff Accountant

About the role

MSS Solutions, LLC is seeking a Staff Accountant for our Charlotte, NC office. This role offers the opportunity to grow your career, contribute innovative ideas, and collaborate with top talent to build a better future and make a difference in people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies or errors.
• Report daily cash position, including cash receipts and upcoming cash outlays to anticipate potential shortfalls.
• Assist with Accounts Payable tasks, such as issuing purchase orders for overhead items.
• Support the Service Accounting Manager with service cost adjustments.
• Assist the Senior Accounting Manager with service revenue recognition and accounting.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting for fixed assets, inventory, and other assets, processing adjustments as needed.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, adjustments, expense allocation entries, and other month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Assist in preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Support the Senior Accounting Manager with VIE monthly bookkeeping.
• Assist with tasks related to the reimplementation of Vista.
• Support the annual external financial audit, including preparation and responding to auditor requests.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting regulations, and financial controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and resolve outstanding items.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, changes in accounting standards, and best practices.
• Provide guidance and support to the accounting team, promoting professional growth and development.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field of study (preferred).
• 1-2 years of Public Accounting experience or equivalent (preferred).
• General Ledger Accounting experience, including general journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Construction Accounting experience (preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including GAAP.
• Experience with financial software and ERP systems; Viewpoint Vista and QuickBooks (preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize duties.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements.

Physical Demands

• Constant sitting, walking short distances, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching above/below shoulder level.
• Handling/grasping documents or office equipment.
• Clear speaking and adequate hearing for effective communication in-person and by telephone.
• Vision sufficient to read source materials and computer screen data.
• Repetitive motions for computer equipment use.
• Occasionally lift 25 lbs., frequently lift/carry/move 5-10 lbs. (objects, files, and documents).
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug test.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment with air conditioning and bright lights.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Employer Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Health Savings Plan