Staff Accountant

Job description

RESPEC seeks a Staff Accountant to join our Rapid City, SD, team. If you enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, consider growing your career with us! This is an on-site/office-based position.The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the organization's financial records through account reconciliations, fixed asset management, lease accounting, sales and use tax compliance, and general accounting support. This position plays a critical role in month-end close activities, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Prepare and maintain general ledger account reconciliations on a monthly basisResearch and resolve account discrepancies and reconciling items in a timely mannerPrepare and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial reportingSupport external audit requests by providing documentation and explanations as neededMaintain the fixed asset subledger and related schedulesRecord asset additions, disposals, transfers, and retirementsCalculate and record monthly depreciation expensesMaintain lease records and supporting documentationPrepare lease-related reconciliations and journal entriesPrepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returnsAssist with sales and use tax audits and inquiries from taxing authoritiesMust possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel. Our ideal candidate will possess: • Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution; or a minimum of 2 years of experience in general accounting or a related field • Experience with account reconciliations, sales and use tax reporting, and general ledger accounting preferred • Proficient in Microsoft365 (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including Excel fundamentals • Ability to demonstrate exceptional productivity and reliability to ensure work is completed accurately and on time. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Big challenges need bold thinkers. If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned , which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability. At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems . Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems. We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.