A leading provider of specialized services to the global industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets, BrandSafway delivers access and scaffolding systems, forming and shoring, industrial services and related solutions to more than 32,000 customers worldwide. BrandSafway was formed when Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services and Safway Group combined in 2017. We are a corporation of 35,000 employees with operations in more than 35 countries.
At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team. We are looking for a Staff Accountant. The staff accountant position will support the Metro Open Shop Finance Lead and Branch managers to ensure timely and accurate financial close. The position will also support the branch management in researching and tracking cost, and progressing project earnings.
Responsibilities

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries, including allocations, prepaids, accruals and adjustments according to monthly close schedule
• Monthly reconciliations of various balance sheet accounts
• Perform month-end closing process, FP&A variance analysis, and reporting of accounting information for internal management reporting, external reporting and audit purposes
• Support FP&A (forecasting) initiatives such as variance analysis
• Assist in AP and AR functions including P card management
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines and handle multiple task environment
• Assist with the research and resolution of finance and accounting issues
• Must possess strong computer skills overall and experience and competency working with Excel, i.e. Vlookups, etc.
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team while enhancing personal and departmental performance
• Requires initiative and the ability to analyze complex accounting documents to improve processes and reporting where results have monetary impact.
• Lead various process enhancement initiatives
• Support special projects as necessary

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Construction accounting a plus
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Education - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Experience - 3 to 5 years
• Software - Proficient in Excel; Experience with Access a plus; Hyperion Reporting; J&E/M3 Accounting or large ERP
• Other - Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines.
• Critical thinking

BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or Vietnam or other era veteran status.
Notice to all potential job candidates:
Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for any special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at hrcompliance@brandsafway.com and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.