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Staff Accountant 2022-1760

Staff Accountant

Job ID
2022-1760
Category
Administrative
Location : Location
US-NM-Albuquerque
Type
Full-time
Division
Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI)

Overview

Under general direction, the Staff Accountant will perform a variety of complex accounting duties and tasks in support of the Institute’s mission.
 
The Staff Accountant will be responsible ensuring the accuracy, timeliness and quality of all financial information. Specifically will be responsible for maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts, reviewing and preparing financial reports, assisting with audits and budgeting processes, reconciling and explaining GL accounts balances, completing bank reconciliations; preparing, reviewing and completing journal entries; assisting with all general ledger activities; assisting with month-end and year-end closing and reporting; assisting with filing a variety of tax returns and corporate reports; complete review of daily cash activities; contribute to the preparation for annual financial audits, including maintaining documentation for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury and conducting internal audits; and performing all other related accounting duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of 2-3 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.
 
Must have a demonstrated understanding of fundamental professional standards and practices utilizing GAAP and various IRS publications. Must have a demonstrated understanding of fixed asset accounting systems as well as general ledger reconciliation and analysis. Must have the ability to analyze data and perform adjustments on findings. Working knowledge of GAAP. Strong numeracy and analytical skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented.
 
Requires professional-level computer skills and very advanced experience with Excel, as well as the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed. Costpoint experience preferred.
 
Must have superior professional-level written and verbal communication skills; a high degree of professionalism and excellent problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability in managing a wide variety of complex tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting multiple deadlines is required. Must have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team as well as the ability to maintain confidential information.

COVID-19 Vaccination Information

As Lovelace is a Federal Contractor, all applicants offered positions with the Institute are required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting employment.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience.
 
EEO, including disability/vets


Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute Companies are an Equal Opportunity employer-M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regarding to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state or local law. All applicants and employees are further protected from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing or discussing the compensation of other applicants or employees. For additional information about your rights as an applicant, click here.

For assistance with our application process, including reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process, please send an email to recruiting@lovelacebiomedical.org or call 505-348-9400.