Accountant

4county; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

4county is seeking an Accountant to analyze data for financial decisions, monitor cost projections, and prepare cost analysis schedules. The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and experience with general ledger and reconciliation procedures.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, recording monthly journal entries, maintaining plant records, and handling tax-related tasks. Strong attention to detail and ability to work under varying conditions are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Experience with general ledger and reconciliation procedures; financial statements a plus.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to guide financial business decisions.
• Maintain accurate job cost projections and monitor costs.
• Prepare cost analysis schedules as needed.
• Research regulatory, tax, legal topics and grants.
• Monitor GL balances for prepaid expenses, interest accrual, debts, and plant accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monthly GL reconciliation.
• Record recurring monthly journal entries and prepare vouchers.
• Maintain general plant records and retirements vouchers.
• Handle monthly transportation entries and audit reports.
• Vehicle duties: tag renewals, fuel cards, taxes, PINs, Heavy-Duty Tax, and state affidavits.
• Assist accounting on annual reports, questionnaires, and studies.
• Maintain outstanding checks list with the state; assist in monthly reports.
• Provide backup for Broadband Accounting Specialist, Sr. AP Clerk, and Plant Accounting Technician.
• Prepare monthly sales and use taxes; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

ACCOUNTANT

Position Description

Responsibilities and Authorities

1. Analyze data to guide financial business decisions.
2. Maintain accurate job cost projections. This will involve consistently monitoring record unit costs, direct labor values, all overhead costs, and other inputs.
3. Prepare cost analysis schedules as needed.
4. Research regulatory, tax, legal, or other related topics.
5. Research government grants and other funding opportunities as assigned.
6. Monitor General Ledger balances and transactions related to prepaid expenses, deferred debits, interest accrual, short-term & long-term debt, and general plant accounts.
7. Perform bank reconciliation processes. Reconcile the general ledger balances with the bank statements monthly.
8. Record recurring monthly journal entries and prepare vouchers.
9. Maintain general plant records and inventory of general plant assets, including preparation of retirement vouchers.
10. Key monthly transportation-related entries and check audit reports to ensure they are correctly keyed.
11. Perform vehicle-related duties, including tag renewals, vehicle additions/deletions, preparing ad valorem taxes, ordering new and replacement fuel cards, assigning PINs, preparing annual Heavy-Duty Tax, and filling out State Tag Affidavits.
12. Assist the accounting department with various projects as needed, such as annual reports, questionnaires, and studies.
13. Maintain the list and liquidate outstanding checks to the state.
14. Assist in the preparation of other monthly reports.
15. Provide Broadband Accounting Specialist, Sr. Accounts Payable Clerk, and Plant Accounting Technician backup.
16. Prepare monthly sales & use taxes.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Specifications

Education: A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required.

Experience: Experience will be based on years of accounting experience, including activities emphasizing general ledger and reconciliation procedures. Experience in preparing financial statements is considered a plus.

Job Knowledge: Must possess a sound understanding of accounting principles, general office procedures, recordkeeping, and the use of business machines. Must have a working knowledge of accounting functions and applications.

Abilities & Skills: Must be able to type, calculate, use computers and applicable software, and operate other office machines quickly and accurately to complete job activities promptly. Must possess word processing and spreadsheet skills. Must be able to read and interpret technical regulatory manuals and apply sound accounting principles to job activities. Must be able to perform tedious visual activities for extended periods. Must be willing and able to attend job-related training sessions to remain current in job knowledge. Must be able to communicate clearly with an emphasis on correct grammar. Must exhibit leadership qualities and possess the ability to prioritize.

Working Conditions: Usual office conditions. This position requires the employee's availability during bad weather or unusual conditions at all times of the day and night, as well as on weekends.