Sr. Staff Accountant - ROA

Optical Cable Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Optical Cable Corporation in Roanoke, VA is seeking a tax accounting professional for a Full-Time Regular role in SG&A. The position involves preparing tax returns, payroll coordination, and period-end closing tasks to support financial statements and tax compliance.

A four-year degree with 2–3 years tax accounting experience is preferred, CPA or CPA candidacy is favored, with strong Excel skills. The role requires accurate data handling, confidentiality, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Four year college degree and two to three years tax accounting experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training or experience acceptable.
• 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, including 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.

Skills

Tax accounting

Payroll

Excel

Financial data

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Job description

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Full- Time Regular SG&A Roanoke, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2160

Salary Range: $54,065.14 To $90,108.57 Annually

Basic Function:

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

• 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
• Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer request/needs.
• Champions OCC’s vision and values (as detailed in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards and Code of Conduct.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

The regular schedule for this position is 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday with some schedule flexibility required.
40 hours/week

Basic Function:

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

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
• Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer request/needs.
• Champions OCC’s vision and values (as detailed in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards and Code of Conduct.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

The regular schedule for this position is 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday with some schedule flexibility required.
40 hours/week