Staff Accountant (Entry-Level)

Summary: Fast Enterprises, LLC is a provider of essential software and services for citizens and government. They are seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to contribute to their finance team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. Responsibilities: - Assist with full-cycle accounting including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis - Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance - Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions - Review and reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts - Prepare and maintain financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation - Assist with audit preparation and special projects as needed - Work closely with senior accounting staff to resolve discrepancies and provide support for any accounting-related issue - Accurately record and process semimonthly payroll journal entries, ensuring proper allocation across departments and cost centers - Assist in processing accounts payable, ensuring accurate vendor reconciliations, expense tracking, and compliance with company policies - Conduct credit card reconciliations, verifying transactions, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring timely resolution - Support audit and tax preparation efforts by gathering documentation, preparing reconciliations, and responding to auditor requests - Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal financial policies Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or currently pursuing one with graduation within a month - Basic skills in Microsoft Excel, accounting software experience preferred - Skilled in typing with accuracy and speed (40–60 WPM) and 10-key proficiency - 0-2 years of accounting experience, accounting internship preferred - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to identify financial trends and discrepancies - Highly detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively - Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams - Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders - Adaptability to changing business needs, with a proactive approach to process improvement and efficiency Preferred Qualifications: - Accounting software experience preferred - Accounting internship preferred Required Skills: Accounting degree, GAAP compliance Important Skills: Microsoft Excel, Accounting software Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills Benefits: Merit-based pay structure, 401(k) matching program, Performance based bonuses, Coverage for FASTies and their families, Health, dental, and vision insurance are 100% employer-paid, Sabbatical program, known as the FAST Pause, Paid parental leave, Paid holidays, Vacation and sick time, Gift matching program, Team-building activities