Staff Accountant

Stillwater Sciences is an employee-owned environmental consulting firm specializing in scientifically based solutions to aquatic, terrestrial, and watershed resource management. The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations, maintains accurate financial records, assists with month-end close and accounts payable, and contributes to process improvements and the company’s financial sustainability.

What you'll do:

• Support the accounting team with month-end close activities, including preparing account reconciliations and gathering supporting documentation using Deltek Vantagepoint
• Provide as backup support for Accounts Payable processing and other routine accounting functions
• Process weekly Accounts Payable vouchers for assigned direct-bill vendors and other recurring expenses
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and research routine reconciling items
• Maintain and reconcile prepaid expense accounts
• Maintain tracking, recording, and reconciling fixed asset activity
• Prepare and post routine general journal entries, cash disbursement entries, accruals, and other accounting transactions
• Assist with the calculation, tracking, and recording of sales tax, business license fees, and other applicable taxes and fees
• Perform basic review and verification of AP vouchers and accounting entries for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation
• Assist with accounting process improvements, including testing and implementation of automated workflows
• Research and resolve routine accounting differences and escalate more complex issues to Controller
• Assist with special projects and other accounting tasks as needed

What they're looking for:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research routine accounting questions, identify discrepancies, and seek appropriate solutions
• Initiative and a willingness to take responsibility for assigned tasks while recognizing when to ask questions or escalate issues
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues at all levels
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with careful attention to detail and the ability to meet established deadlines
• 1–2 years of accounting experience or equivalent education and relevant experience
• Associate degree in accounting, or currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Working knowledge of basic financial accounting principles, including accrual accounting, cutoff periods, account reconciliations, and capitalization concepts
• Ability to prepare clear and organized supporting documentation for accounting transactions and reconciliations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and willingness to ask questions and learn new processes
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with accounting team members and staff at all levels
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat

Benefits:

• Hybrid schedule with minimum of 24 hours/3 days a week in the office.
• Paid time off for benefit-eligible employees.
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance for benefit-eligible employees.
• Paid family leave for benefit-eligible employees.
• Paid professional development for benefit-eligible employees.
• A 401(k) with employer match for benefit-eligible employees.
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Stillwater covers 100% of employee medical, dental, life, and disability insurance premiums and 40% of dependent premiums.