Staff Accountant Job at Nevada Staffing in Las Vegas

Staff Accountant Opportunity

We are looking for a detail-oriented staff accountant to join a well-known construction company in North Las Vegas, Nevada. In this contract-to-permanent role, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency within our accounting department. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and collaboration within a dynamic environment. The staff accountant must have strong general ledger experience, fixed asset, and great Microsoft Excel knowledge; SAP is a huge plus.

Responsibilities for the staff accountant:

• Record monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries accurately and on time.
• Coordinate allocation entries from departments such as IT, HR, and purchasing to ensure proper expense distribution.
• Reconcile monthly sales volumes and finalize uploads to internal systems.
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations for accounts such as accounts receivable, bad debt allowances, miscellaneous accounts payable, and prepaids.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and variances to maintain accuracy.
• Assist with setting up capital projects and budget adjustments, including resolving work order discrepancies.
• Support the administration of the leasing module for property and equipment leases.
• Develop annual budgets for vehicle licenses and property insurance expenses.
• Create amortization schedules for vehicle registrations and insurance premiums.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to external auditor requests during quarterly and year-end audits.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in roles involving financial reporting and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, and familiarity with other Office tools such as Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities to handle complex financial data.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends as needed during critical periods.
• Knowledge of corporate financial reporting standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting, including asset additions, depreciation, and inventory.