Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Position title: Staff Accountant

Functional area: Fulfillment

Reports to: Senior Associate, Operations Manager; Managing Member

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 Annually

Employment Status: Full time

Date: January 1, 2024

Work with us

We’re a local CPA firm that helps construction companies and their shareholders meet their goals. If you want to join us on our journey, check out this new opportunity at our firm!

Massie & Company is in search of a highly skilled staff accountant to join our team and help us continue our tradition of unparalleled client and employee satisfaction. We help construction companies achieve their financial goals, and reach their full potential by providing them with great information. We’re a functional team of high performing people who are Transparent, Professional, Dependable and Predictable, Committed, and we are Continuously Improving. As an ideal candidate, you have a track record of delivering outstanding client experience and you have a track record of outstanding tax, accounting & advisory service. You’ve previously self-managed day-to-day activities, including production of GAAP assurance services, corporate taxation, fulfillment of accounting processes and identification of opportunities for clients. You’re a motivated professional who thrives on creating a climate of trust, and productivity. Ultimately, you are responsible for continuing the success of our daily business practices — and ushering in a new era of growth at Massie & Company, PLLC.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The primary role of the staff accountant is to maximize the businesses' opportunity for fulfillment and growth. A staff accountant builds relationships with new clients and manages relationships with existing ones whilst meeting time and revenue budgets and workflow deadlines. A successful staff accountant will have a high level of intellectual curiosity to identify gaps, growth and other potential for the client.

Position Specification

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Accounting or Finance. Appropriate industry body certification such as CPA. Other additional and relevant qualifications could include qualifications in management, business and information technology.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Essential): professional accounting experience, thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures, working knowledge of accounting software platforms, personal integrity – ability to keep client and company confidences, computer literacy skills including Microsoft suite of products, demonstrated teamwork skills, ability to understand client needs and recommend services and fees for service, ability to manage multiple relationships and deadlines, experience reporting directly to upper management, ability to demonstrate initiative and innovative thinking, excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and organize efficiently, strong analytical skills, ability to be effective under pressure, experience in budget and workflow management, demonstrated experience in meeting budgets and deadlines, excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with demonstrated success in working effectively with a diverse range of people.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Desirable): experience in GAAP and corporate tax as it relates to the construction industry, business management knowledge, demonstrated experience in identifying new opportunities for clients to improve or enhance their situation, experience overseeing budgets and expenses, desire to grow through continual training, natural proficiency with math and a passion for business and the construction industry.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

The following competencies are required for this position:

Communication

● Excellent communication and client service skills

● Willingness to accept and give constructive feedback for improvement

● Ability to be open and honest

Teamwork

● Ability to perform as part of a team

● Be a team player – offering support and assistance

● Always act in the best interest of the team

Problem solving

● Flexible, positive, ‘can do’ attitude

● Ability to take ownership and make decisions

Self-Management

● Ability to work without supervision and with minimal direction

● Ability to make decisions and take action

● Be accountable and take responsibility

Planning and organizing

● High level of time management and organizational skills

● Ability to effectively manage several activities at any time

Technology

● Ability to demonstrate a range of IT skills

● Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

● Ability to pick up new systems quickly

Learning

● Ability to ask for help when needed

● Be proactive with own learning

Initiative and enterprise

● Ability to use initiative to solve challenges and innovate for continual improvement

General

● Attention to detail and quality control

● Participate and contribute to team meetings

● Always focused on what is best for the business and how we can provide value to our clients and each other

General responsibilities

● Manage the accounting tasks effectively and to ensure maximum use of capacity appropriately, productivity and efficiency targets are met.

● Provide training and development to the team in line with organizational goals and objectives.

● Review for technical and quality purposes. Provide feedback and support to team where applicable.

● Document accurate working papers, accurate reporting, and data verification, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify, and correct errors made by both internal and external personnel

● Make recommendations to clients aligned with company objectives

● Monitor policies and procedures and suggest improvements for accounting reporting and recording procedures

● Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, and maintaining compliance

● Continue ongoing education by participating in webinars, workshops, and networking events

● Support timely quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial deliverables, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all assigned client’s operational management accounts

● Provide schedules and commentary with respect to operating maintenance accounts results and variances, and with the production of working capital, cash-flow reports, as well as applicable commentary

● Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets

● Prepare special financial reports for clients by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends

● Build and maintain lasting relationships with clients by understanding focus and needs, and anticipating them in advance

● Coordinate internal and external resources to manage and expedite workflow

● Manage communication between upper management and team – in office, remote or virtual

● Stay current with company offerings and industry trends

● Oversee and achieve organizational goals while upholding best practices

● Support and solve problems for clients by understanding and exceeding their expectations

● Illustrate the value of products and services to create growth opportunities; compile and analyze data to identify trends

● Participate in brainstorming, office activities, team meetings and client meetings, researching and assisting with program development for existing clients and new prospects

● Perform prospecting activities as directed by management

● Follow up with clients regularly to ensure needs are being met and identify opportunities.

● Maintain a database of clients, prospects, partners, and vendors

● Ensure all financial records comply with internal policies.

Benefits

● Competitive salary

● Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

● 401(k) Matching

● PTO

● Flex time, and remote working arrangement

● Paternity leave

Please send resume, letters of recommendation and references to PO Box 1778 in Battle Ground, WA 98604, or e-mail to [email protected].

We are an equal opportunity employer.