Staff Accountant

About the role

PCSI is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will focus on balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and investigating outstanding items. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and support the Accounting team with month-end close, fringe benefit reporting, and audit preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts.
• Prepare bank deposits for online entry or for delivery to the bank.
• Post all activity (bank transactions, manual payroll checks, etc.) to ERP system as required.
• Document manual payroll checks and manually transmit to the bank as needed.
• Determine job sites for accounts receivable payments and post them to ERP system.
• Prepare the monthly reconciliation of the prepaid expense account and amortize the expenses as needed.
• Track project expenditures in the prepaid account.
• Prepare and enter journal entries for various reclassifications each month and as needed.
• Prepare and reconcile the monthly fringe benefits reports, for Health & Welfare, Retirement, and pension to the trial balance.
• Research and correct any discrepancies found.
• Prepare and code the associated vouchers for payment to the various agencies.
• Upload payment information for the Prevailing Wage and Retirement onto the 401k template each month for transmission by the Controller.
• Reconcile to the original fringe benefit reports.
• Work with the Benefits team to review and reconcile monthly vendor invoices and statements, associated with Medical/Dental/Vision deductions.
• Reconcile the salary accounts information in ERP system to the payroll registers on a quarterly basis and correct any discrepancies.
• Reconcile the payroll registers to the Quarterly 941 reports, while correcting any discrepancies found.
• Reconcile the liability balance sheet accounts each month and correct any discrepancies identified.
• Prepare the Annual 401k Activity Report.
• Review accounts payable aging reports monthly to verify the timely payment of invoices.
• Maintain operating accounts for uncashed checks and outstanding items. Transfer funds to unclaimed property as needed.
• Create standard operating procedures to document job function processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Minimum four (4) years of accounting experience with a foundation in reconciliation or forensic accounting required.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with other departments.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Able to prepare, maintain and control a variety of office records, documents, and confidential files with a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, and proficiency.
• Detail oriented with high level of accuracy and organizational skill.
• Ability to prepare, maintain and control a variety of office records, documents, and confidential files with a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, and proficiency.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both with minimal supervision and as a team player at the same time.
• Willingness to continue learning.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and operation of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to exchange accurate information in person and over the phone.
• Primarily works indoors.
• Occasional travel may be required, up to 5%.

Benefits

• Annual bonus of up to 6%.
• 21 days of PTO per year, in addition to all federal holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage: employer contribution offered to cover employee-only tier.
• 401k plan with matching on contributions up to 6%.