Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantWe are currently seeking a Staff Accountant with 2-5 years of general ledger accounting experience to be part of the Accounting Division in our West Palm Beach, FL office.At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation's top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI and beyond.WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team player and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!WGI offers a complete Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.ResponsibilitiesThe Staff Accountant supports the monthly and annual close, including preparing journal entries, maintaining account reconciliations, and subsidiary ledgers.

The role also prepares workpapers, supports annual audits, assists with multi-state tax compliance, and contributes to special projects. This opportunity is a great opportunity for someone who wants broad accounting experience with a growing company.Prepare monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, and reclassesPerform balance sheet account reconciliations, including bank reconciliationsConduct variance and trend analysis to confirm accuracy of financial dataMaintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules, including additions, disposals, and reconciliation to the general ledgerSupport multi-state sales and use tax, property tax, and business license filings in coordination with the external tax teamReview vendor invoice coding for accuracy and proper GL classificationPrepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual financial statement audit and respond to auditor requestsPrepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual FAR overhead expense audit and respond to auditor requestsAssist with special projects and ad hoc reporting/analysis as needed, supporting the Accounting team and other departmentsIdentify opportunities to improve close processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase automationQualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting2-5 years of general ledger accounting experienceSolid understanding of US GAAP, including accrual accounting and revenue recognitionStrong Excel skills, including XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and working with large data setsStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail and organization, with the ability to meet close deadlinesAbility to manage competing deadlines and work independentlyApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas.The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse. The use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.