Staff Accountant

STS Aerospace; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aerospace in New Hampshire is seeking an accounting professional to apply GAAP principles to analyze financial information and prepare reports. You will maintain general ledger entries, compile financial data, and generate statements that summarize current and projected positions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of related experience, with strong attention to detail and the ability to collaborate with management on improving accounting processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts and general ledger documents.
• Distribute expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules.
• Perform statistical analyses to determine trends and write narrative reports.
• Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports for management.
• Audit contracts, orders, and vouchers and prepare reports to substantiate transactions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules.
• Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.
• Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
• Reviews, investigations, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.
• Devises and implements system for general accounting.
• Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operation.
• Collects appropriate data and prepares federal, state, and local reports and tax returns.
• Consistently, regular and predictably at work and on time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.