Staff Accountant

Tri Star Engineering, Inc.
United States, Indiana, Bloomington
1801 Liberty Drive (Show on map)
Feb 18, 2025
Apply Job Type Full-time Description TRISTAR is seeking a Staff Accountant for our Corporate Office in Bloomington, IN, This is a Hybrid position 3 days onsite & 2 days offsite. The Staff Accountant will be in charge of providing support to the accounting department Help with bank reconciliations and credit cards statements, payroll, payroll tax accounts, Billings, A/P and A/R - posting transactions, allocations, journal entries, adjusting journal entries and reconciliations Join a dynamic team that will also assist with month end close, audits and special projects Position Responsibilities: Responsible for maintaining the General Ledger for the corporation, including but not limited to: preparing journal entries and reconciliation of accounts Reconciles bank statements to operating cash accounts and other treasury duties as requested Act as the financial system's first line of support for all areas of the finance department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable/billing, payroll and contract setups Experience with accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, and account reconciliation Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports Familiar with payroll entries Familiar with registering, maintaining, and closing Payroll Tax Accounts Requirements Ability to complete tasks at a lower to mid-level of complexity with minimal direction, must be self-directed and able to work independently, while also working well with others Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices Strong mathematical, accounting, and analytical skills, with demonstrated critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra Excellent written and verbal communication skills Conscientiousness - Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work and demonstrates responsible behavior Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities Organization - highly detail oriented, organized, and able to prioritize time management Must be proficient in MS Excel Advanced skills with MS Word and MS PowerPoint Preferred experience using Deltek Costpoint Preferred experience using SAP Concur Preferred experience using Paylocity Preferred DoD Contractor Experience Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Ability to identify problems and issues requiring resolution and address them with the appropriate personnel Must be able to travel as required MUST be a US Citizen Education and Certifications: Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of related work experience or Associates degree with 4 years of relevant experience plus additional college level courses taken onward obtaining a Bachelor's degree Degree in Accounting or related field CPA certification is a plus About TRISTAR TRISTAR is a professional services company supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions. Founded in March 1995, TRISTAR has built an employee-focused collaborative environment enabling our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet mission critical challenges. TRISTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status