Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | COLLABORATIVE COMPOSITE SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation, which operates on a hybrid schedule, primarily remote but with 10% in-office presence near Knoxville, TN. The company manages IACMI – The Composites Institute, a leading national collaborative partner dedicated to advancing composite design, manufacturing, and workforce solutions. This Staff Accountant position is integral to supporting the core accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, and contributing to the operational efficiency of the organization’s public-private partnership. The successful candidate will contribute to a public-private partnership within a complex, project-based environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, United States
• Pay: $60000–$72000 yearly
• Team: Reports to the Corporate Financial Controller, works closely with CCS headquarters functional area teams.
• Mission: Owns the execution of daily accounting processes, month-end reconciliations, and client billing to support the financial operations of the organization.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, MS Excel, Asana

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Processes: Process daily accounting transactions for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash receipts, supporting payroll and client billing.
• Client Billing: Prepare and submit comprehensive monthly client billings, including all required supporting documents.
• Month-End Activities: Execute various month-end accounting processes and conduct detailed account reconciliations.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with the accounting team to meet month-end closing deadlines, tracking assigned tasks in Asana.
• Process Improvement: Suggest improvements for existing accounting workflows and processes after thorough review.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent professional work experience.
• Experience: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel functions, coupled with demonstrated experience in a remote, paperless work setting. Ability to quickly learn and understand complex general ledger coding and project account structures.
• Skills: Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to manage tasks independently and balance multiple activities with competing deadlines.
• Bonus: Prior experience with accounting for government contractors.