Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration, testing, and validation of Time & Labor and Accounts Payable modules within the organization’s ERP or financial systems.
• Maintain system rules, pay codes, approval workflows, etc.
• Understand vendor set up and account mappings to ensure accurate financial results.
• Collaborate with IT and system administrators to participate and test implementation upgrades, patches, and enhancements.
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify configuration issues or process gaps.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of labor costs, accruals, vendor invoices, and payments.
• Reconcile Time & Labor data between two systems.
• Review AP transactions for proper coding, compliance, and alignment with accounting policies.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Evaluate current workflows and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and internal control strength.
• Aid in developing and maintaining documentation for system configuration, accounting procedures, and process flows where needed.
• Work with Internal Control group to ensure compliance with internal policies and audit requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline labor reporting, invoice processing, and vendor management.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, HR, Payroll, Procurement, and IT for system-related matters.
• Provide training and guidance to end users on Time & Labor and AP processes.
• Support new system implementations, integrations, and automation initiatives.
• Help coordinate team workload by identifying priorities, monitoring progress and stepping in to support when needed.
• Contribute to a positive team environment by demonstrating reliability, initiative, and strong follow-through.
• Assist in training new hires or cross-training peers once foundational knowledge is mastered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to Time & Labor or AP systems.
• Strong understanding of labor costing, and AP workflows.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Costpoint, Hyland, or similar).
• Ability to analyze complex data, troubleshoot system issues, and translate business needs into system requirements.
• Good communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail with a process-improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.