Staff Accountant - Oak Ridge, TN

RSI is a dynamic group of companies providing services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We specialize in complex, highly regulated markets including environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services, maintaining an excellent safety record.

About the role

The Staff Accountant will process general accounting transactions and reporting requirements, including government and project accounting, financial reporting, balance sheet management and reconciliations, intercompany/affiliate accounting, and cash management. This role ensures adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and controls in compliance with regulations and organizational guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Record various types of journal entries (e.g., accrual, reversal, reclass, and adjustment).
• Review, prepare, and record intercompany transactions with parent company.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly financial closing process.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Support Sales and Use tax reporting and payment.
• Compile and analyze financial information at the direction of the Senior Finance and Accounting Manager and Vice President.
• Participate in Reporting Package development for parent company, consisting of Trial Balance, Financial Statements, Supplemental Schedules, and reconciled WIP Report.
• Assist Senior Finance and Accounting Manager in preparing and completing the annual financial statement audit.
• Ensure all accounting and financial activities comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with others in accounting and finance to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Account for and analyze capital expenditures.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Senior Finance and Accounting Manager and Vice President.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required (experience in lieu of education may be considered).
• 3+ years of accounting experience required.
• Strong financial background.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and strong communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including Excel.
• Preferred experience with government and project accounting.
• Preferred experience with Deltek Costpoint.

Benefits

• Generous PTO plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K with 100% immediate vesting.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.

There is no expectation of travel for this position.