Job Opening: Staff Accountant
- Company
- SAM LLC
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Posted on
- April 9, 2024
Who We Are
For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
Your Impact at SAM
A Staff Accountant will mainly be responsible for preparing journal entries and maintaining reconciliations. This position reports to the Controller and assists with answering inquiries from operations, executives and outside auditors.
Process month end reconciliation and closing process through financial statements
Provide detailed excel spreadsheet creation, maintenance, and modification
Monitor and post to general ledger accounts
Prepare journal entries
Provide analytical problem solving and reporting
Provide assistance with ad hoc management reporting and presentations
Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities
What You Bring to SAM
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Ability to multi-task and problem solve
Payroll experience is a plus
CPA or CPA Candidate is a plus
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Our Perks
Opportunity for hybrid work schedules for office positions – Work-life balance is on us
Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) – Accrual starts immediately
401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%
Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program – Your mental health is our priority
No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
Trainings throughout the year – Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
Passion for our Community – You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
Our Culture
Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for twelve consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee’s development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry’s leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!
EEO
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Ability to multi-task and problem solve
Payroll experience is a plus
CPA or CPA Candidate is a plus
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
A Staff Accountant will mainly be responsible for preparing journal entries and maintaining reconciliations. This position reports to the Controller and assists with answering inquiries from operations, executives and outside auditors.
Process month end reconciliation and closing process through financial statements
Provide detailed excel spreadsheet creation, maintenance, and modification
Monitor and post to general ledger accounts
Prepare journal entries
Provide analytical problem solving and reporting
Provide assistance with ad hoc management reporting and presentations
Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities