Senior Staff Accountant

Staff/Senior Accountant Job Description

Job Summary

Certain of these qualifications and responsibilities apply most directly to a staff-level role, and certain to a senior-level role. Applicants’ eligibility between these role opportunities will be determined based on their experience and qualifications.

Under direct or limited supervision, the accountant position will perform a variety of routine technical accounting work, general ledger entries and reporting, maintaining and reconcile general ledger balances. These duties require a strong application of accounting principles, practices, and theory to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs professional accounting work such as entering transactions, performing and reviewing reconciliations, trial balances, journal entries, variance analyses, preparing working papers, schedules and reports.
• Examines a variety of accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations.
• Ensure that transactions are in accordance with applicable authority, policies, procedures, and are recorded consistently and within accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepares accounting reports utilizing manual methods and/or computer software.
• Coordinate with Director of Accounting and the rest of the accounting team in achieving fast and accurate month and year end close reporting, reconciliations, and procedures.
• Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns, ensure compliance with state and local tax regulations, research taxability issues, and assist with audits and tax notices.
• Assist in periodic audits

Qualifications & Skills 

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA or MBA is a plus, but not required.

• Experience: 1+ years of accounting or finance experience, or equivalent internship, co-op, or relevant academic experience.
• Experience with multi-state sales and use tax compliance
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to clear documentation
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central ERP system, QuickBooks, and tax compliance tools is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills required, including the ability to manipulate large data files to perform various analysis using tools such as XLOOKUPs & Pivot Tables.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Programs
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 3 weeks of PTO each year, paid holidays, and your birthday off
• 2 paid volunteer days each year
• 401k match up to 4% after 90 days of employment
• Great culture with frequent in-person events and gatherings

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by ensuring financial accuracy and compliance for our subsidiaries while driving efficient tax operations. We provide a supportive and dynamic environment for professional growth and success.

At ATG, we believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to meet the needs of the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction industry. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued and respected. We actively seek to create a team that reflects the diverse world we serve, and we encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply. Together, we strive to build an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this position, please contact our Human Resources department. We will work with you to provide appropriate accommodations to ensure an inclusive and accessible workplace.

The position requires the ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with additional hours as needed to meet deadlines and complete assignments. The candidate should be comfortable sitting or standing for prolonged periods and must be able to travel between office locations, including locations with stair access. Strong English communication skills—both verbal and written—are essential, along with the ability to comprehend and respond effectively to colleagues and clients. Visual and auditory capability, with or without corrective devices, is necessary to support interactions and project requirements. Additionally, the candidate should be able to lift and carry office items weighing up to 30 pounds as needed.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.