STAFF ACCOUNTANT

***This position is onsite in Rio Rancho, NM. Hybrid or remote work is not available for this position.*** **SUMMARY** The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly close activities, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role plays a key part in day\-to\-day accounting operations and provides essential support to the broader finance team. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. * Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts * Prepare journal entries for monthly, quarterly and annual closes * Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes * Prepare financial reports and schedules for internal use and audits * Support budgeting and forecasting activities * Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules * Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies * Assist with audits by providing required documentation * Identify and help implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy * Perform other accounting and finance\-related duties as assigned * Communicate with co\-workers, management, clients, franchisees, and others in a courteous and professional manner. * Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions. * Conform to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment. **QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** * Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience required. * Minimum of three years of professional accounting experience. * Experience working with the Deltek Cost Point system. * Experience with month\-end close and reconciliations. * Familiarity with internal controls and audit processes. * Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. * Proven ability to handle numerous details with appropriate follow up and reporting activities. * Must demonstrate a friendly and cooperative attitude with vendors and fellow staff. * Knowledge of accounting practices and principles. **COMMUNICATION SKILLS** Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, state and federal agencies and the general public. **MATHEMATICAL SKILLS** Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discount interest, weights, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. **REASONING ABILITY** Must be able to read, analyze,