Accountant

Magnolia Electric Power; Reesers Summit (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Electric Power in Summit, MS is seeking an Accountant – Staff to support monthly close and financial reporting. You will assist with reconciling subsidiary records to the general ledger, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, and cooperate with external auditors.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of two years of accounting experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements and aiding in month-end processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum of two years' accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger, accounts payable, and financial reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and reconciling subsidiary records to the general ledger in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Provide complete and accurate financial records and reports following GAAP and Cooperative Accounting Policies.
• Assist in verifying that company procedures are followed and work with external auditors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

ACCOUNTANT – STAFF

MAGNOLIA ELECTRIC POWER – SUMMIT, MS

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two years' accounting experience.

JOB FUNCTIONS SUMMARY:

• Assist in maintaining and reconciling the subsidiary records to the general ledger in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Provide complete and accurate financial records and reports in accordance with established Cooperative Accounting Policies and Procedures, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Assists in verifying that company procedures and policies are followed Works with and in cooperation with external auditors.

Provide help and/or backup in other positions as requested.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES TASKS & DUTIES:

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements.
• Assist monthly closing processes. Including Journal entries, Accruals, etc. preparation of working financial reports for auditors and other administrators.
• Assist Miscellaneous Receivable invoices, for retired employees' insurance and other small miscellaneous items.
• Assist with month end and year end journal entries, and monthly reconciliation of Deposit Management and Bank Accounts.
• Involved in preparation and review of accounts payable processes.
• Unclaimed Property Reports

Accounts Payable

• Review and verify for accuracy, all Material inventory invoices, receiving reports and purchase orders. Work with vendors and other departments to resolve discrepancies and disputes.
• Assist for invoice entry and check processing, as needed.
• Assist in maintenance of accounts payable vouchers and ensuring the correct coding of vouchers into the general ledger.
• Preparing the Month end Payables report for the Board of Directors
• Assist in preparing and processing year end reports and forms associated with Accounts Payable.

Payroll

• Alternate payroll processing including running Payroll month end . Filing The appropriate tax returns such as 941's and State and Federal Withholdings along with the corresponding reports
• Review and verify for accuracy, all timesheets, PTO slips, and other payroll entry documents.
• Enter payroll documents into proper batches and proof and check for accuracy.
• Maintain records as needed for proper entry.
• Prepare Bi-weekly to give to Manager of Accounting or designee for final payroll processing.
• Preparation of tax documents such as, W-2s,1099s, and 1094/1095s
• processing employee benefit contributions and other payroll items

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Reports to:

Manager of Business Administration

Other Duties as Trained

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company

There is NO Relocation available