Job Information
PCSI Staff Accountant in Austin, Texas
Description
PCSI is looking for a Staff Accountant! The Accounting team posts and reconciles bank transactions and prepares journal entries for all accounts and tracks project expenditures. The Staff Accountant reconciles information in the ERP system to the payroll register and prepares monthly fringe benefit reports, correcting any discrepancies with health & welfare, 401k, and pensions. Each Staff Accountant also participates in preparing information for external audits and making day to day processes more efficient.
We are looking for someone highly detailed with strong problem-solving and communication skills to collaborate with other departments. This position reports to the Assistant Controller and works out of our Corporate location in Austin, TX on a hybrid work schedule.
Benefits Include:
Annual bonus of up to 6%.
21 days of PTO per year, in addition to all federal holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage: employer contribution offered to cover employee-only tier.
401k plan with matching on contributions up to 6%.
Who We Are:
PCSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, and partnerships. We vet, prepare, lead, and sustain a skilled workforce that provides top-tier services at job sites across the country. Our areas of expertise are wide and diverse; total facilities maintenance, hospital environmental services, custodial and grounds, disability awareness training, job coaching, and job placement are just a few. We integrate people with disabilities and veterans into meaningful jobs with competitive wages and benefits. Serving people of all abilities in their life’s journey is at the heart of what we do.
What You'll Do as Staff Accountant:
Prepare the daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts.
Prepare bank deposits for online entry or for delivery to the bank.
Post all activity (banks transactions, manual payroll checks, etc.) to ERP system as required.
Document manual payroll checks and manually transmit to the bank as needed.
Determine job sites for accounts receivable payments and post them to ERP system.
Prepare the monthly reconciliation of the prepaid expense account and amortize the expenses as needed.
Track project expenditures in the prepaid account.
Prepare and enter journal entries for various reclassifications each month and as needed.
Prepare and reconcile the monthly fringe benefits reports, for Health & Welfare, Retirement, and pension to the trial balance.
Learn and understand payroll guidelines for each jobsite to ensure that the benefits are being calculated and paid correctly. Must research and correct any discrepancies found. Prepare and code the associated vouchers for payment to the various agencies.
Upload payment information for the Prevailing Wage and Retirement onto the 401k template each month for transmission by the Controller. Reconcile to the original fringe benefit reports.
Work with the Benefits team to review and reconcile monthly vendor invoices and statements, associated with Medical/Dental/Vision deductions.
Reconcile the salary accounts information in ERP system to the payroll registers on a quarterly basis and correct any discrepancies.
Reconcile the payroll registers to the Quarterly 941 reports, while correcting any discrepancies found.
Reconcile the liability balance sheet accounts each month and correct any discrepancies identified.
Prepare the Annual 401k Activity Report.
Review accounts payable aging reports monthly to verify the timely payment of invoices.
Monitor operating accounts for uncashed checks and outstanding items. Transfer funds to unclaimed property as needed.
Use tax reporting (GA, WA, LLC, etc.)
Assist in the preparation of reports and the gathering of information for the external audits as needed.
Create standard operating procedures to document job function processes.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What You'll Need:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
Minimum three (3) years of accounting experience required.
Knowledge of Unanet is a plus.
May need to have the ability to legally drive a company vehicle.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Requires knowledge of Windows PC functions and software.
Knowledge and operation of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with other departments
Highly self-motivated and directed.
Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
Ability to prepare, maintain and control a variety of office records, documents, and confidential files with a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, and proficiency.
Detail oriented with high level of accuracy and organizational skill.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Self-starter with the ability to work both with minimal supervision and as a team player at the same time.
Willingness to continue learning.
Other Requirements:
Ability to pass criminal, drug, financial, and driving screening.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculator, phone, fax, copier, etc. and a personal computer.
Ability to exchange accurate information in person and over the phone.
Primarily works indoors.
Occasional travel may be required, up to 5%.
Equal Opportunity Employment
PCSI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Accounting
Experience
Required
- 3 years: Accounting experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)