Experienced Staff Accountant at LJA Engineering, Inc.

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As an Experienced Staff Accountant at LJA Business Solutions, you will be responsible for the general ledger functions of the organization, including reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Prepare, review and verify the accuracy of journal entries, supporting schedules, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records in the accounting system.
• Analyze inventory levels, costing, obsolescence, shrinkage, and valuation for financial reporting.
• Train junior team members, providing guidance and support as needed
• Assist with external audit requests.
• Ensuring compliance with internal control guidelines.
• Perform financial variance analysis
• Assist management with ad-hoc requests, including special projects
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• BBA or BS in Accounting

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 years of accounting experience.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP.
• Must be familiar with full cycle accounting.
• Experience with multi-company processing preferred.
• Experience with an ERP system
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis tools).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, without losing attention to detail.
• Requires initiative based on familiarity with the organization and accounting practices and procedures.
• Adaptable to multiple and frequent changes in business environment.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• 2-3 years of accounting experience with an emphasis on inventory or cost accounting.
• Experience with BST or QuickBooks
• Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements.

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.