Staff Accountant - Oak Ridge, TN

RSI; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO plan

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with 100% immediate vesting

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

RSI is seeking a Staff Accountant in Oak Ridge, TN, to handle general accounting tasks, government and project accounting, and financial reporting. The role supports the Senior Finance and Accounting Manager and VP, ensuring GAAP adherence and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate will bring a 3+ year accounting background, solid Excel skills, and attention to detail, with potential growth into broader financial responsibilities within the RSI family.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience required.
• Strong financial background is necessary.
• Detail-oriented and analytical with strong communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills expected; Deltek Costpoint preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries (accruals, reversals, reclassifications, adjustments).
• Review intercompany transactions with parent company.
• Ensure accurate monthly close and reconciliations of GL accounts.
• Support sales and use tax reporting and payments.
• Prepare and analyze financial information for reports to senior management.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

About RSI

RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record. We offer a full range of benefits, including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K with 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

About RSI

RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record. We offer a full range of benefits, including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K with 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation.

Job Summary

RSIis currently seeking a Staff Accountant with growth potential. The Staff Accountant will process general accounting transactions and reporting requirements, including government and project accounting, financial reporting, balance sheet management and reconciliations, intercompany/affiliate accounting, and cash management. Responsible for following accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure adherence to regulations and organization guidelines.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Record various types of journal entries (e.g., accrual, reversal, reclass, and adjustment)
• Review, prepare, and record intercompany transactions with parent company.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly financial closing process.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Support Sales and Use tax reporting and payment.
• Compile/analyze financial information at the direction of the Senior Finance and Accounting Manager and Vice President
• Participate in Reporting Package development for parent company, consisting of Trial Balance, Financial Statements, Supplemental Schedules, and reconciled WIP Report
• Assist Senior Finance and Accounting Manager in preparing and completing the annual financial statement audit.
• Ensure all accounting and financial activities comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with others in accounting and finance to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the accounting and analysis of capital expenditure.
• Any other tasks at the direction of the Senior Finance and Accounting Manager and Vice President.

Key Requirements, Education, And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. Experience in lieu of education may be considered.
• 3+ years of accounting experience required.
• Strong financial background is necessary.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and strong communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including Excel.
• Preferred experience with government and project accounting
• Preferred experience with Deltek Costpoint

Travel

There is no expectation of travel for this position.

EEO Statement

ASRC Industrial and its operating companies afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. ASRC Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer