Accounting Analyst III (8626)

Overview:

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Accounting Analyst III assists in providing financial guidance and analytical support within the Finance Department, including system administration and development (e.g., online journal entries, general ledger, and property systems). Responsibilities include planning and analyzing complex financial issues such as fuel transactions, taxes, and debt issuances or refinancing, as well as supporting special projects. The role also involves cash and cost budgeting and monitoring for employee benefits, debt service, depreciation, and overhead allocations; maintaining project ledgers; and preparing a variety of monthly and annual financial reports, surveys, financial statements, and tax certifications. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.

Pay range: $44.55 - $69.51

Benefits:

• Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90 days of employment)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit options available: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized technical accounting support for the development, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of financial systems (online journal entry, general ledger, etc.) and supporting databases for functions such as budget, cost accounting, inventory, asset management, travel, and payroll
• Apply accounting principles gained through education and experience
• Interpret and apply Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements to activities
• Prepare monthly reports, as well as monthly and annual financial statements, special financial reports, tax certifications, and surveys in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and all state and federal laws
• Develop analyses from system-generated reports to explain accounting trends and budget variances
• Apply accounting knowledge to report design and required financial disclosures
• Conduct research and analysis on special financial issues, including refunds, tax matters, nuclear fuel transactions, workers’ compensation, inventory, and property management
• Assist in developing financial strategies
• Maintain ledgers for all facilities in accordance with FERC and generally accepted accounting procedures, including preparing account reconciliations and journal entries
• Assist in the preparation of financial policies and procedures for the Finance manual
• Interface with internal managers and supervisors, as well as external agencies

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university (related field must include an emphasis in accounting); OR
• Associate’s degree with 10 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and/or finance; OR
• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 14 years of related experience
• Possess progressively responsible experience with monthly and annual financial closing processes, including related compliance and financial audit activities
• Demonstrate familiarity with annual financial close processes and financial/compliance audit requirements
• Maintain knowledge of financial and accounting concepts, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable state and federal tax laws
• Demonstrate strong personal computer skills
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, selecting the most appropriate method based on the audience and situation
• Collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Apply strong analytical skills to evaluate multiple potential solutions and present recommendations to team members or management for decision-making
• Ability to recognize and assess challenges and escalate issues to the appropriate level when necessary

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

If you have any questions about the job posting, please contact recruiting@acsprostaffing.com

If you have any questions about our Reasonable Accommodation Policy, please feel free to email hr@acsprostaffing.com