SUMMARY
The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for providing accounting support to the Accounting Manager. The Sr. Accountant will record daily, weekly and monthly transactional activity while adhering to GAAP and TFCS accounting policies that includes record preparation, research, and reporting to but not limited to, general ledger activities, month-end closing activities, reconciliation of accounts as directed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Additional duties may be assigned.
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and work to resolve any discrepancies
- Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals
- Prepare related party invoices and reconciliation of related party transactions
- Assist with month-end financial reports
- General ledger analysis of accounts.
- Assist with preparation for year-end audits
- Review Accounts Payable vouchers prepared by the A/P Administrator
- Review and post journal entries for accounting staff
- Other duties / special projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance, with at least five years of experience, and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel (vlookup, pivot tables sumifs, etc.) as well as other general office skills. Accuracy, well organized and attention to detail.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, state and federal agencies and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discount interest, weights, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
REASONING ABILITY
Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Must have strong strategic and analytical skills and sound business judgment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally be required to lift more than 25 pounds. The employee must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will work in an office environment. Some travel to project locations may be required as well as some evening, weekend and holiday hours.
Qualifications
SUMMARY
The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for providing accounting support to the Accounting Manager. The Sr. Accountant will record daily, weekly and monthly transactional activity while adhering to GAAP and TFCS accounting policies that includes record preparation, research, and reporting to but not limited to, general ledger activities, month-end closing activities, reconciliation of accounts as directed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Additional duties may be assigned.
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and work to resolve any discrepancies.
- Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals.
- Prepare related party invoices and reconciliation of related party transactions.
- Assist with month-end financial reports.
- General ledger analysis of accounts.
- Assist with preparation for year-end audits.
- Review Accounts Payable vouchers prepared by the A/P Administrator.
- Review and post journal entries for accounting staff.
- Other duties / special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent, bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance, with at least five years of experience, and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel (vlookup, pivot tables sumifs, etc.) as well as other general office skills. Accuracy, well organized, and attention to detail.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, state and federal agencies and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discount interest, weights, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
REASONING ABILITY
Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Must have strong strategic and analytical skills and sound business judgment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally be required to lift more than 25 pounds. The employee must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will work in an office environment. Some travel to project locations may be required as well as some evening, weekend and holiday hours.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance
- At least five years of accounting experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and SUMIFS
- General office computer skills
- Accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
- Strong strategic and analytical skills
- Sound business judgment
- Ability to analyze contracts, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence and communicate effectively with managers, customers, agencies, and the public
What We Do
Tsay Federal Contracting Group is a tribally owned contracting organization operated by the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo in New Mexico. It serves U.S. government customers with base operations and facilities support, maintenance, janitorial and grounds services, construction, professional services, contingent labor, logistics, warehousing, and public works. The company presents itself as a Native American 8(a) small disadvantaged business and HUBZone partner, providing operational support to help agencies accomplish their missions.
