Staff Accountant

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting with the completion of accounting tasks, including compliance with federal and state requirements

Qualifications:

• Committed to global missions and overall vision of Pioneers
• Must practice and support the relevant elements of the US Mobilization Base Manual
• Bachelor Degree in Accounting
• 2-3 years work experience in relevant accounting position in business, non-profit or accounting firm
• Good knowledge of statutory principals/tax principles
• Basic research skills
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
• Detail oriented
• Ability to understand and interpret technical accounting issues
• Takes responsibility for assigned tasks and follows them through to completion on a timely basis
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Proactive, positive attitude and team player

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile GL and bank accounts
• Perform various accounting functions, including entering journal entries
• Work with other areas within Pioneers to ensure timeliness and accuracy of records
• Cross-train with coworkers on a variety of tasks
• Prepare periodic statutory and sales tax filings
• Maintain and monitors the deadline checklist by state and/or municipality
• Research and stay up-to-date on regulatory changes and other compliance-related topics
• Assist with the preparation of correspondence with regulating authorities, as needed
• Complete month-end close processes
• Assist with the implementation of changes in compliance requirements
• Prepare Workers Compensation filings and reports
• Complete projects and other tasks as assigned
• Assist with the annual audit
• Document policies and procedures
• Participate in regular team meetings as required

Physical Demands:

• Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.