Staff Accountant

Vigor Industrial LLC; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Discretionary bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

FSA

Paid holidays

Job summary

Vigor Industrial LLC in the United States is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our corporate accounting team. The role covers general ledger entries, month-end close, fixed assets, and project accounting, with exposure to multi-entity environments and audits.

You will collaborate with finance, HR, IT, and operations while maintaining accurate schedules, reconciliations, and internal controls. A Bachelor’s in Accounting or Business and 3+ years of hands-on experience are preferred; public

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business from a fully accredited college or university is preferred.
• 3 or more years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity corporate environment, is required.
• Public Accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and input journal entries to general ledgers.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations as assigned.
• Supports the month-end close process & meets tight schedule requirements.
• Supports the annual audit with external auditors and government partners.
• Assist in the creation of timely and accurate supporting schedules and analysis.
• Review general ledger activity to ensure accurate coding.
• Initiate process and system improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Judgment

Prioritization

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business

3+ years accounting experience

Public Accounting experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Position at Vigor Industrial LLC

Who We Are

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services.

With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states — from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk — personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation — through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world‑class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit vigor.net.

PAY RANGE: $80,000 – 95,000

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for a wide variety of accounting functions at a corporate level related to general ledger accounting — to include preparing and entering various journal entries, entering and tracking completion of journal entries for month end close cycle, general ledger account reconciliations, fixed assets/capital projects accounting, and special projects/other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities)

• Prepare and input journal entries to general ledgers
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations as assigned
• Supports the month‑end close process & meets tight schedule requirements.
• Supports the annual audit with the Company’s external auditors. Supports periodic audit efforts from government customers, taxing authorities, & other business partners.
• Assist in the creation of timely & accurate supporting schedules and analysis.
• Review general ledger activity to ensure accurate coding.
• Initiate process & system improvements to increase accuracy & efficiency of department tasks
• Special projects as assigned

JOB SCOPE :

The Staff Accountant operates within standard operating principles related to accounting and payroll systems and is expected to apply knowledge of law and regulations gained through experience and education and work with minimal daily supervision. The position reviews and recommends to the Manager, Accounting & Finance changes in systems and processes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

Working closely with finance department staff and those in related departments such as Human Resources, Information Technology and others within and without the company, the Staff Accountant is expected to establish effective relationships and work to resolve problems.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of principles, practices, theories and methods of accounting.
• Knowledge of legal requirements, regulations and laws applicable to area of assignment.
• Strong Microsoft office skills with excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Strong customer service skills; the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, peers and other departments.
• Ability to define problems, assemble related data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make accurate and timely decisions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in an environment of changing time constraints and deadlines.
• Ability to work as a team player and exhibit a high degree of flexibility, energy, and positive attitude.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business from a fully accredited college or university is preferred.
• 3 or more years of hands‑on accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity corporate environment, is required.
• Public Accounting experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands for this position are light to moderate. The position requires sitting and use of hands/arms for extended periods of time using a variety of computer programs, electronic communication tools and related office equipment to accomplish work tasks; operating a motor vehicle including a current driver’s license; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment for this job is primarily office-oriented with open shared office spaces and constant interruptions; some travel within in a heavy industrial environment when performing certain administrative functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.

Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape‑free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre‑employment screening.

Vigor Values

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truthResponsibility: We act on what we know is rightEvolution : We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing worldLove: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

At Vigor we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

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| Medical | RX | Dental | Vision | Life |
| AD&D | LTD | STD | EAP | Discretionary bonus |
| Tuition Reimbursement | FSA (Medical, Childcare, Transportation) | 10 paid holidays | PTO | 401(k) |

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor’sHuman Resources Department.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.