Senior Staff Accountant

WSB; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Golden Valley is seeking a Senior Accountant. Responsibilities include preparing GL journal entries, analyzing account activity, and supporting financial audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and ideally be a CPA, with 3 to 7 years of relevant experience. This is a full-time on-site position offering competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience in general accounting, preferably with an engineering company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review general ledger (GL) journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze GL account activity and provide detailed reporting.
• Support financial audits, including US GAAP and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organizational and time management abilities

Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

WSB is a comprehensive engineering services company with offices in Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, North Dakota, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and California. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for our Oklahoma City or Golden Valley Offices. We are looking for trusted professionals who value honesty, integrity, respect, a strong work ethic, and superior client service. The candidate we are looking for needs to have 3 to 7 years of experience in general accounting, preferably with an engineering company. The position is expected to work on site.

What You Will Do:

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review general ledger (GL) journal entries and account reconciliations
• Analyze GL account activity and provide detailed reporting
• Assist in maintaining and monitoring internal control procedures
• Support financial audits, including US GAAP and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance
• Serve as dual authority for electronic payment processing
• Post and monitor customer deposits and vendor electronic payments
• Review and verify employee timesheets for accuracy and compliance
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial initiatives as needed
  
  

Key Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project management experience
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams
• Dependable, with a commitment to follow-through
  
  

What You will Bring:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
  
  

Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [e-mail] .

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [e-mail] . In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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