APCO

Staff Accountant

APCO  •  Amman, JO (Onsite)  •  8 hours ago
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Job Description

The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for general ledger functions and adhering to required statutory procedures following US GAAP accounting, assuring compliance with all reporting and internal control requirements, and adequately protecting the assets of APCO. The Staff Accountant reports to the Financial Controller – US. This position will sit in APCO's Jordan office and work second shift to match with US working hours (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM Jordan time).

Primary Position Responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly general ledger account analysis of balance sheet accounts including bank reconciliations for our North America office.
  • Perform weekly offsets and regularized clearing of AR, maintaining accurate aging
  • Record Inter-company payments and invoices.
  • Providing cash receipts for accounts receivable to support daily processing
  • Manage assigned accounts payable functions including setting up and recording wire vendor payments.
  • Record expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation and making adjusting/reclassification journal entries as needed
  • Support the month end close by preparing ongoing journal entries and accruals
  • Provide ad hoc analysis and support

Qualifications & Standards:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, or business administration with a focus in accounting
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of related work experience including journal entries, month-end close processes, reconciliations & analysis
  • CPA or CPA candidate highly desirable
  • Strong computer skills: proficient Excel skills, Deltek Maconomy ERP system, and other Microsoft Office products
  • Detail oriented with excellent analytic and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Required Competencies:

  • Client Service
  • Communication Skills
  • Project Management
  • Research & Analysis
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Innovation
  • Initiative
  • Teamwork
  • Planning & Organization
  • Financial Management
  • Strategic Thinking Skills
  • Professional Presence
  • Knowledge Seeking & Sharing
  • Employee Management & Development
  • Analytical Skills
  • Leadership

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

About APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.

APCO

About APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping organizations build the un/common ground upon which progress is made.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Year Founded
1984
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