Crisis24 Looking for Staff Accountant at Annapolis, MD  Full Time

At Crisis24, A GardaWorld Company, we take a proactive approach to solving business challenges and our customers are at the heart of everything we do. It’s the reason we love rolling up our sleeves and getting down to work – and it’s why we’re so successful. It takes an entire team to stand behind something big. Interested?

Summary Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for all areas relating to accounting functions. This position will be responsible for daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks and activities. The Staff Accountant is also expected to support the recommendations of the Accounting Manager, Corporate Controller, Sr. FP&A Manager, VP Finance and Admin and the CFO in developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The Staff Accountant will assist the Accounting Manager in the monthly close process and may assist in overseeing the billing and collections and accounts payable functions. This position must meet tight deadlines in a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, audit and internal controls.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Apply a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure and processes based on GAAP standards.
• Assisted by the Accounting Manager, ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information

• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all general ledger account reconciliations
• Collaborate and liaise with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable on coding and accounting related issues
• Responsible for accurate Project based Accounting and reporting
• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
• Respond to inquiries from the Accounting Manager, Sr. FP&A Manager, Corporate Controller, VP of Finance and Administration and CFO regarding financial results and special reporting requests
• Work with Accounting Manager and the retained CPA firm to ensure a clean and timely interim and year end audit as needed
• Work with Accounting Manager and the retained CPA firm to support foreign entity requirements
• Work with Accounting Manager and the retained CPA firm to ensure all required tax filings are completed and filed on time
• Ensure all internal and external financial reporting deadlines are met working with the Accounting Manager
• Work with Accounting Manager in maintaining financial security by establishing and executing internal controls
• Avoid legal challenges by understanding contracts, current and proposed legislation, enforcing accounting regulations; recommending new procedures.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed and on time.

Education Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting preferred; 2 year certificate acceptable and working towards CPA a plus

Work Experience

• 3-5 years accounting experience

Skills

• Three to five years experience in the accounting/financial reporting areas including tax and audit compliance.
• Must possess analytical skills, financial curiosity and initiative when researching issues
• Must be PC proficient and must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Prior experience with MS Dynamics (SL 2018) strongly recommended
• International and subsidiary accounting and consolidation a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, attention to details, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• A full understanding of basic accounting principles, general ledger and chart of accounts
• Exposure to financials, knowledge of AP and AR; understanding of the Trial Balance and classification of accounts.

Work conditions

May include long periods of sitting

Location

We offer a hybrid schedule with onsite work in Annapolis

Information Security

Adhere to applicable information security procedures and policies as updated from time to time on the ISMS. Report any information security incidents or potential information security threats to the Information Security Officer. Take a proactive approach to information security.

• Annapolis, MD, USA