What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at USG Water Solutions?
Job Overview
The Staff Accountant supports the accounting function by owning a defined set of recurring activities — prepaid expenses, fixed assets, property tax filings, and general journal entries — along with the account reconciliations tied to them. This role is central to the accuracy of the monthly general ledger and to maintaining clean, well-documented accounting records.
Duties
- Own the prepaid expense schedule: set up new prepaids, record monthly amortization, and reconcile the prepaid accounts each month.
- Maintain the fixed-asset subledger: record additions, disposals, and transfers; run monthly depreciation; and prepare the monthly fixed-asset roll-forward.
- Prepare and file property tax returns (personal property/business personal property), using the fixed-asset listing as the basis; track assessments, payments, and filing deadlines by jurisdiction.
- Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries to the general ledger in accordance with established procedures.
- Reconcile assigned balance-sheet accounts monthly, investigating and clearing discrepancies on a timely basis.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and well-documented accounting records and supporting schedules.
- Support the month-end and year-end close by completing assigned entries and reconciliations within the close calendar.
- Provide documentation and explanations during audits and financial reviews as requested.
- Assist with ad hoc schedules and analyses within assigned areas as the role develops.
- Coordinate with other finance team members and departments to resolve questions affecting prepaids, fixed assets, property tax, and the general ledger.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 1–3 years of accounting experience; exposure to fixed assets, prepaids, and/or property tax filings a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfort working in an ERP or accounting system (e.g., QuickBooks).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliations.
- Solid organizational skills and the ability to meet recurring monthly deadlines.
- Clear communicator who works well within a team.
- High integrity in handling confidential financial information.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership over assigned areas.
Join us as a Staff Accountant and become an integral part of our mission to deliver precise financial insights that drive strategic growth. We value energetic professionals who thrive on accuracy, collaboration, and continuous learning—ready to make an impact from day one!
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Perry, GA 31069