Job Opening: Temporary Staff Accountant

About the Role

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate general ledger accounts—specifically leases, construction in progress (CIP), fixed assets, and tax-related accounts. This position supports tax requests for multiple entities, assists with the annual audit, and contributes to budgeting and forecasting related to fixed assets. The Staff Accountant also serves as a backup user for Cognos reporting software.

Key Responsibilities

• Track capital projects, update project statuses, and maintain fixed asset records.
• Prepare reconciliations, depreciation entries, and fixed asset forecasts.
• Manage monthly lease accounting entries and maintain accurate lease records.
• Provide documents, schedules, and explanations to auditors; assist with financial footnotes.
• Coordinate tax-related information with CPA firms and prepare sales, property, and regulatory filings.
• Assist with tax audits through documentation gathering and organization.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and preparing Cognos reports.