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.
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
- 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.