Staff Accountant III

Job description

Staff Accountant III
Great Falls, Montana
$33.00-47.00/hr
6-Month Contract

The **Staff Accountant III** will play a crucial role in the planning, coordination, organization, control, and execution of various financial functions.

Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant III:

• Investigate accounting standards and regulations and provide insights on the best practices for addressing accounting challenges.
• Take charge of significant tasks such as the annual audit, budget preparation, and necessary tax submissions, demonstrating proficiency in all three areas.
• Lead projects that fall under their purview and offer internal consultancy when needed.
• Regularly evaluate the work produced by fellow accountants.
• Maintain essential external relationships to ensure effective operations.
• Utilize independent judgment and past experience to meet objectives.
• Show capability in managing deadlines, ensuring accuracy under pressure, and adapting to dynamic situations.
• Display the ability to interact with diverse individuals, handle stressful circumstances, and resolve conflicts.

Requirements for the Staff Accountant III:

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting along with 4 years of experience in staff accounting, which includes bookkeeping and proficiency in Workday, or a Master’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Have prior experience within an organization of similar scale.
• Expertise in Workday Financials, including Workday GL, Cash, Fixed Assets, and Treasury.
• Experience in Workday AP is preferred.
• Desirable for candidates to have experience in implementing Workday accounting solutions.
• Experience with EPIC is a plus.