SR. STAFF ACCOUNTANT #2160

Optical Cable Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Optical Cable Corporation is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to perform tax accounting and general ledger responsibilities in a multi-subsidiary environment.

The role focuses on preparing tax returns, payroll support, journal entries, and period-end close tasks, while ensuring compliance with SOX and internal controls. Strong communication and data-management skills are essential.

Location: Roanoke, VA; this role requires handling government-contract related paperwork and secure data management.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree and 2–3 years tax accounting experience preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares assigned tax returns, tax-related schedules and reports in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Assists Tax Manager with payroll matters as requested, including but not limited to review of payrolls and benefit submissions
• Prepares monthly and quarterly journal entries
• Prepares monthly and quarterly workpapers
• Performs account reconciliations
• Completes period end closing tasks as assigned
• Compiles data (daily, period end and ad hoc) as needed
• Manages accurate, timely calculations and data collection required to complete financial transactions and reporting
• Communicates with all levels of employees regarding matters of financial concern
• Manages confidential and proprietary financial information
• Moderate level of judgment and decision making required within tax regulations, accounting guidelines and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. Refers appropriate issues to Supervisor

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Instruction following

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant

Significant Responsibilities

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Prepares assigned tax returns, tax-related schedules and reports in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Assists Tax Manager with payroll matters as requested, including but not limited to review of payrolls and benefit submissions
• Prepares monthly and quarterly journal entries
• Prepares monthly and quarterly workpapers
• Performs account reconciliations
• Completes period end closing tasks as assigned
• Compiles data (daily, period end and ad hoc) as needed

Basic Function:

General accounting transactions including support as required to complete period end financial statements and assist with tax compliance matters.

Job Scope

• Manages accurate, timely calculations and data collection required to complete financial transactions and reporting
• Communicates with all levels of employees regarding matters of financial concern
• Manages confidential and proprietary financial information
• Moderate level of judgment and decision making required within tax regulations, accounting guidelines and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. Refers appropriate issues to Supervisor
• Overnight/out of state travel not typical but may be occasionally required

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education & Experience: Four year college degree and two (2) to three (3) years tax accounting related experience preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Experience in a comparably complex multi-subsidiary accounting environment preferred. CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Excellent computer skills required with experience using software packages such as payroll systems, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to properly compile and maintain financial data.
• Ability to read and follow basic instructions, ability to understand and implement quality procedures. Math and handwriting skills required and the ability to correctly complete all paperwork
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required with the demonstrated ability to express oneself clearly and concisely. Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and time management skills with close attention to detail; the ability to complete assignments and accurately recognize and help resolve problems
• Demonstrated ability to work with and maintain confidential information

Working Conditions:

This is a sedentary job which requires sight sufficient for computer use and significant English reading skills. This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for telephone contact with employees and customers as well as for taking and relaying messages. Significant computer input/keyboarding duties require sufficient manual dexterity. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

This role involves work contracted by the U.S. government and/or other federal agencies, which requires that all personnel involved in such work are U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents. Thus, a qualified candidate for this position must be able to present valid documentation indicating that they are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

Compensation:

$54,065.14 – $90,108.57

Benefits:

• OCC offers a positive work environment driven by 15 Essential Points of Success, which is how OCC aspires to operate and is an integral part of our corporate philosophy and culture. OCC offers a competitive benefits package to promote health and financial security for you and your family that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, optional supplemental insurance plans; including, critical illness and accident, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, and wireless discounts.
• Employees are also provided with security options including Healthy Rewards®, Secure Travel®, Will Preparation, and Identity Theft protection as well as generous paid time off and holiday schedules.

Additional Compensation Information

The posted pay range reflects the established base salary or hourly wage range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, and business needs. New hires are typically hired below the midpoint of the range. Eligible positions may receive applicable shift differentials, skill premiums, or other forms of additional compensation.

Optical Cable Corporation is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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