Staff Accountant
Staff Accountant
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Join Tessera and make a difference! Tessera is:
A national leader in employing individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Composed of a dynamic growing team of social entrepreneurs.
Operating self-sustaining businesses across 14 states and in the District of Columbia workforce of over 1600 employees.
Dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience to our customers.
Committed to offering an outstanding employee support and development program.
Tesseras Bremerton Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations with a team of highly trained and motivated professionals in finance human resources vocational and workforce development information systems strategy business development communications marketing quality safety learning and more.
Location: Bremerton Washington (Hybrid)
Type: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $28.50 - $39.18 per hour (Tesseras compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range depending on qualifications and experience.)
Work Schedule: Full-time Monday Friday 7:30 am 4:00 pm (Flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs. This is currently a hybrid position with at least 2 days in office and 3 days working remotely. Schedule is based off of business needs.)
As a Staff Accountant youll The Staff Accountant is responsible for working independently to perform general ledger accounting tasks ensuring an accurate and timely month end close. They prepare various journal entries and account reconciliations for cash prepaids accruals inter-company fixed assets payroll and various other accounts for all Tessera Companies. Primarily responsible for the coordination of high-volume fixed asset purchases in addition to recording the cost of newly acquired fixed assets (both tangible and intangible) tracking existing fixed assets recording depreciation and accounting for the disposal of fixed assets. Responsible for posting customer payments in ERP system analyzing accounts receivable accounts and following up with customers to secure payment. They maintain balance sheet schedules and produce annual schedules for external audits. Assist with account analysis and support management in carrying out the responsibilities of the finance department.
Record the appropriate operational expenses ensuring accurate and timely monthly quarterly and year end close.
Record monthly banking transactions including interest credit card fees and loan payments.
Enter loan amortization schedules into accounting system.
Prepare and enter journal entries with appropriate related work tags as necessary.
Prepare and maintain monthly quarterly and annual reconciliations for cash prepaids accruals inter-company fixed assets payroll and various other accounts for all Tessera Companies.
Record Other Prepaid Prepaid Employee Insurance and Prepaid Commercial Insurance Transactions.
Assist with Commercial Policies including endorsements additional coverage when needed bond requests for task orders and contracting estimates for new projects/bids.
Prepare and Maintain High Volume Fixed Assets Records to include the coordination and management of Fixed Asset Purchases Asset Transfers Sales/Disposals Replacements and Expiring Assets.
Manage and process yearly fleet registration renewals for all vehicles in various states.
Assist with State and Local personal property tax filings for various states.
Record Garnishments and Union Dues
Verify and Record Payroll Payments Health Benefits and Vacation Accruals
Assist with posting Customer Payments in ERP System.
Follow up with Customers on overdue accounts to secure payment and resolve outstanding issues.
Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to Accounts Receivable so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing.
Responsible for preparing approving and recording bank transactions such as Wires ACH Deposits and Loans.
Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities in a prompt and accurate manner that aligns with monthly closing deadlines.
Prepare and maintain assigned audit schedules and supporting documentation for line items to include requesting quarterly reviews with manager in preparation of the annual audit.
Assist in developing and enforcing accounting policies/procedures.
Responsible for preparing and maintaining proper procedure documentation for assigned tasks and the documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
Maintain Exceptional Customer Service to all internal and external customers to include prompt and timely communications and requesting confirmation of deadline timeframes.
Be a Solution driven team member focused on exceptional results and opportunities.
Actively seeking opportunities for Cross Training within the Finance Team.
All Other Duties as Assigned.
Youd make an excellent Staff Accountant if you:
Consider yourself a people person.
Love working on collaborative teams.
Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.
Take pride in your work.
Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work.
Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible full-time employees. Full-Time benefits of a Staff Accountant at Tessera include:
Medical Dental Vision Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment
Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
11 paid federal holidays accrual of 12 paid days of vacation paid sick leave
Potential shared earning bonus
Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
Professional development certifications and training opportunities
Verizon wireless discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Summary of desired skills and experience for the Tessera Staff Accountant:
Bachelors degree in Accounting is required.
3 5 years of previous experience in Accounting or Finance is required.
A combination of previous experience and education will be considered.
GAAP Accounting Standards and Financial Reporting knowledge is preferred.
A valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance.
Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
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Tessera is a national non-profit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.
If you require an accommodation or support please contact us at
ext. 349 or email.
Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
