Staff Accountant
LJB Inc.

Job Info

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Description

Founded in 1966, LJB Inc. is a national engineering firm that provides civil and structural engineering, as well as geospatial, safety and environmental services. Our diverse expertise, client base and geographies have enabled LJB to serve clients in all 50 U.S. states and several countries.

LJB's Finance and Accounting (F&A) team looks for people who want to be part of something bigger than themselves. People are at the center of what we do and are key to the Company's success. We recognize the importance of valuing people's contributions to the team and overall organization.

We are currently looking to fill the role of Staff Accountant for our F&A team. This role supports the project setup, customer billing, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions.

Pay: $60,000 - 77,000

STAFF ACCOUNTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work closely with Project Managers to prepare customer invoices.
• Communicate with clients regarding unpaid invoices.
• Assist in vetting the creditworthiness of potential clients.
• Assist with recording journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts in a timely manner.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting and record-keeping.
• Assist with year-end audit and tax requests and support internal audit functions.
• Support business needs including special projects, management reporting, and strategic analysis.
• Work collaboratively across functional departments and business segments.
• Support the creation of financial statements as needed.
• Help maintain and update our financial records, databases, and systems to ensure accurate reporting.
• Analyze company performance against industry benchmarks and provide insight into various trends within our business.
• Assist with the budgeting and forecasting process as needed.
• Help identify cost-saving opportunities by analyzing operational activity and practices.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests from management by preparing relevant financial information.
• Other duties as assigned.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years accounting experience.
• Excellent organizational skills combined with strong attention to detail.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Excel as well as other Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player and possess excellent communication and customer service skills required
• Must be highly detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

LJB offers for this position a competitive compensation package, which includes paid time off, a 401(k), and tuition reimbursement. LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB Inc. is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an LJB Inc. employee without a current, fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team.

Key Words: Accountant, Accounting, Staff Accountant, Project Accountant, Accounting Associate, Dayton, OH

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