Share Email Opening Title Staff Accountant  Location Irvine, CA   Category Accounting/Finance   Description LSA’s Corporate office in Irvine is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to work within the Accounting Department. In this role, the staff accountant will interface with all groups within the department (reporting, project accounting, contracts and management) and provide accounting support. This role supports financial and administrative processes within the firm and should have comfort with financial information including budgets, costs, and revenue, and be able to translate financial terms to nonfinancial personnel. As a vital member of the accounting team, the Staff Accountant’s primary area of responsibility will be report preparation and analysis, accounts payable and accounts receivable review, journal entries, assistance with financial statement preparation and miscellaneous support and administrative projects. In addition, this role will assist with our monthly billing process and provide project accounting support as-needed. You will add value to our team by having strong analytical skills, great attention to detail and excellent prioritization skills. Primary Responsibilities QC invoices, collection management, project budgeting QC Accounts Payable, to ensure accuracy on general ledger Monitor and Manage ledger balances to Corporate budget Perform various specialized accounting functions of moderate complexity, such as research and audit support Assist controller/senior accountant in month end reconciliations, and bank balances Prepare project invoices (billing to clients) and work on deadlines for Revenue cycle Assist or provide back up for other accounting team members as necessary. Assist with month-end close cycle working closely with other Finance Team members Develop work plans and coordinate the successful completion of routine, ad hoc, analyses and projects under supervision Perform miscellaneous administrative duties as needed Aid in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP   Position Requirements Bachelors or Associate’s degree in Accounting or any related field 3+ years of professional accounting experience A/E/C experience highly desired Experience with Deltek Vision software preferred but not required Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (V-lookups, pivot tables) Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills A team-first collaborative attitude Self-motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented, requires minimal oversight Excellent time management Ability to work under and meet tight deadlines Ability to interact with and assist staff in a positive and proactive manner   Compensation   About the Organization LSA is a diversified environmental, transportation, and community planning organization. We are recognized as innovators in the field of environmental impact assessment, and we have developed a reputation among clients and professional peers in both the public and private sectors as being thorough, innovative, and objective. LSA's employee-owners are its most valuable resource. LSA fosters professional development and personal growth in an environment that offers opportunities for training and enrichment. LSA takes great pride in its work and looks for talented, dedicated professionals to join its team. We are always looking for energetic and enthusiastic people. If you enjoy working with clients and colleagues to plan and manage projects, we would like to hear from you. LSA offers competitive pay, and for all eligible employees medical, dental, vision, long term disability, long-term care, group life/AD&D insurance plans; vacation, sick, and holiday pay; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan; and a Profit Sharing and Savings Plan with 401k safe harbor match. For more details about our employee benefits package please visit our Careers Page on our company website.   EOE Statement LSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. LSA provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. All employment decisions at LSA are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Except where required or permitted by law, employment decisions will not be influenced by an individual’s actual or perceived—or association with others of an actual or perceived—age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, disability (mental and physical), marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, State, or local laws.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Close Date   Number of Openings 1   Open Date 4/25/2019   Exemption None Specified  EmpID None Specified  EmpID None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. 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