Staff Accountant

Description

Vistra is seeking a Staff Accountant to support general accounting, project accounting, contract management, and HR functions. Responsibilities will require collaboration with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with accounts payable process including vendor invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and/or 1099s.
• Assist with accounts receivable process including project billing and managing collections process.
• Perform project data entry from creating new projects to close out within ERP system
• Review timesheets to ensure labor costs calculate properly; assist with processing payroll semi-monthly.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end account reconciliations with supporting schedules.
• Prepare and record adjusting journal entries as part of the month-end process.
• Calculate and report items such as sales tax and special compensation payments.
• Monitor and train team members on government regulated travel, expense reporting and timekeeping using cloud-based systems.
• Develop and follow internal controls and process efficiencies.
• Assist with audits, contract pricing and service contract (SCLS) management.
• Assist with benefits administration and reconciliations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ATTENDANCE:

Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks; where applicable.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and processes
• Ability to prioritize and meet a constant stream of deadlines.
• Must be highly skilled in use of Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of accounting software programs and ability to learn new software programs.
• Intellectual curiosity and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business from an accredited college or university, is required.
• 2+ years' experience in accounting, is required.
• Experience in project accounting and/or benefits administration is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None required.
• US Citizenship Required: Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, co-workers, clients and customers.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Knowledge of Accounting software; the Internet; Payroll systems; Microsoft Excel (Intermediate to Proficient) and Microsoft Word (Intermediate).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None required
• Pursuit of CPA, CMA or MBA is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The team member is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The team member is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

• The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.