Staff Accountant

RJ Smith Construction; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RJ Smith Companies is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounting operations across multiple entities. You will handle journal entries, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations while ensuring accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of GAAP experience, strong Excel skills, and a good eye for detail. This role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while adhering to company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience with GAAP accounting principles.
• Strong general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting activities, including journal entries and intercompany transactions across multiple entities.
• Review and reconcile bank accounts, line of credit, and daily financial transactions.
• Analyze trial balances, balance sheets, and income statements for reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records per standards and policies.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, line of credit, assets, loans, revenue, and expenses.

Skills

GAAP accounting

General ledger

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Financial reporting

Detail oriented

Intercompany

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

RJ Smith Companies

Staff Accountant

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our team. This role will support accounting operations across multiple entities and industries, providing accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily accounting activities, including preparing journal entries and recording intercompany transactions across multiple entities.


• Review and reconcile bank accounts, line of credit, and daily financial transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.


• Analyze trial balances, balance sheets, and income statements to support accurate financial reporting.


• Maintain accurate and timely financial records in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.


• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including bank accounts, line of credit, fixed assets, loans, revenue, expenses, and intercompany balances.


• Conduct variance analysis, investigate discrepancies, and provide explanations for fluctuations.


• Assist with the preparation of quarterly financial reports, reporting packages, and supporting schedules.


• Gather financial data and prepare ad hoc reports and analyses as requested.


• Support audit and tax preparation processes by preparing schedules and providing necessary documentation.


• Assist with special projects as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred.


• 2–3 years of experience working with GAAP accounting principles.


• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.


• Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets.


• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.