Staff Accountant (USA) - [ACC120B]

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond.  With over 1,000 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.  We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way.  Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve.  Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career? 

Here’s what Transcat has to offer—

• Work that matters
• A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together
• Flexibility
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE!
• Salary range: $47k-71k 

Perform the functions of a staff accountant, including reconciling cash accounts, support the company credit card program, and reconciling balance sheet accounts.

• Responsible for monitoring the daily banking transactions of the company and reconciling the company bank accounts.
• Responsible for monthly journal entries, including accruals, intangible asset amortization, revenue recognition entries, and other entries during the month-end close
• Assist in maintaining the Company's credit card programs, including working with managers and other employees to coordinate credit card coding
• Perform SOX compliant functions, including maintaining internal controls required by the PCAOB and SEC
• Assist in compiling various accounting reports that are used by management on a monthly basis
• Room for growth for other accounting opportunities

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High level of confidentiality
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Accounting Software
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Web-based platforms for completing banking transactions
• Ability and willingness to learn new accounting software

Education and/or Experience                                                  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from accredited four-year college preferred
• 2+ years related experience and/or training in Corporate Accounting or Public Accounting
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Use a computer for extended periods to type, operate a mouse, and perform other tasks.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues, clients, and vendors.
• Stand, walk, and move around the office as necessary to meet job requirements and attend meetings.
• Lift and move objects or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Attend off-site events or meetings, which may require travel on an occasional basis.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected status.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or as a member of any other protected group or activity.

We will make reasonable accommodations for personnel with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position unless to do so poses an undue hardship on the company or a direct threat to health and safety.