Role Summary
The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for general ledger functions and adhering to required statutory procedures following US GAAP accounting, assuring compliance with all reporting and internal control requirements, and adequately protecting the assets of APCO. The Staff Accountant reports to the Financial Controller – US. This position will sit in APCO's Jordan office and work second shift to match with US working hours (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM Jordan time).
Primary Position Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly general ledger account analysis of balance sheet accounts including bank reconciliations for our North America office.
- Perform weekly offsets and regularized clearing of AR, maintaining accurate aging
- Record Inter-company payments and invoices.
- Providing cash receipts for accounts receivable to support daily processing
- Manage assigned accounts payable functions including setting up and recording wire vendor payments.
- Record expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation and making adjusting/reclassification journal entries as needed
- Support the month end close by preparing ongoing journal entries and accruals
- Provide ad hoc analysis and support
Qualifications & Standards:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, or business administration with a focus in accounting
- Minimum of 2-4 years of related work experience including journal entries, month-end close processes, reconciliations & analysis
- CPA or CPA candidate highly desirable
- Strong computer skills: proficient Excel skills, Deltek Maconomy ERP system, and other Microsoft Office products
- Detail oriented with excellent analytic and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Required Competencies:
- Client Service
- Communication Skills
- Project Management
- Research & Analysis
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Innovation
- Initiative
- Teamwork
- Planning & Organization
- Financial Management
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Professional Presence
- Knowledge Seeking & Sharing
- Employee Management & Development
- Analytical Skills
- Leadership
Careers at APCO
Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
About UsAbout APCO
APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.
Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.
APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.
APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.
By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration with accounting focus
- 2-4 years related work experience including journal entries, month-end close, reconciliations and analysis
- CPA or CPA candidate
- Proficient Excel skills
- Experience with Deltek Maconomy ERP system
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
APCO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about APCO and has not been reviewed or approved by APCO.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings include paid holidays and substantial PTO (roughly 20–30 days) in some listings. These are complemented by flexible working arrangements in many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — In North America, policies have included up to three months of fully paid parental leave. Parental support is positioned as a notable part of the package alongside generous leave and flexibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage commonly includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance in applicable locations. These baseline offerings contribute to a solid, fairly comprehensive benefits package.
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APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping organizations build the un/common ground upon which progress is made.
