Staff Accountant

Job PreviewGPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. M/F/D/VNotice To Third-Party AgenciesGPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity.GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI's Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.Work AuthorizationIn compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.Job DescriptionAt GPI, we're not just engineering and construction; we design and inspect the infrastructure on which the world depends. We are seeking a Staff Accountant for our corporate team in Babylon, NY to assist with various advanced accounting functions.Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.comResponsibilities:

Assist with the month-end closing process, financial statement review and analysis, and compilation of financial statements to be distributed to the Controller and Executive LeadershipPerform account reconciliations and detailed analysesInvestigate discrepancies and inform the Controller of critical issues allowing the organization to make the necessary changesParticipate in developing and administering accounting policies and internal controls, including suggestions for improvements and automation in the accounting spaceDaily cash management, banking, and cash flow projectionsAssist with various financial and overhead audits and requestsSupport with FAR compliance and annual overhead preparationAdminister the project reporting process to communicate profitability to various executives and project directorsAid in the maintenance of sub-ledgers within the accounting software

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in AccountingMinimum of 3 - 5 years of experience working in a fast-paced public corporate business environmentExperience in project-based accounting preferredProficiency with financial-based software; Deltek Accounting software preferredExperience in the Architecture/Engineering (A&E) industry is a plusCPA requiredProficient in GAAP and FAR regulations

RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final considerationRead, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English languageBasic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members

Minimum Salary: 75000.000 Maximum Salary: 80000.000 Salary Unit: Yearly