Accounting Assistant

Murphy USA Inc.; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy USA Inc. is seeking an accounting support professional to assist with daily financial processing, reconciliations, and reporting. The role involves handling accounts payable/receivable, invoices, and bank activities, while ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Responsibilities include assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, preparing management reports, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area.
• 4 years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of accounting processes and internal controls is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process daily paperwork exceptions to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.
• Process accounting transactions and related documentation accurately and efficiently, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices, purchase orders, vendor payments, inventory, rebates, pricing, banking, and credit card activities.
• Research and resolve vendor inquiries, payment issues, and transactional discrepancies in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal departments and business partners to ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported.
• Perform account reconciliations, maintain general ledger records, and assist with financial reporting, budgeting support, and analysis.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including audit support and preparation of required documentation.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports and other accounting information to management and business partners as needed.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, company policies, and record retention requirements while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and perform other duties and special projects as assigned, including occasional overtime during peak periods.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Performs a variety of accounting and financial support activities to support the accurate processing, reconciliation, and reporting of financial information. Assists with transactional accounting operations, financial recordkeeping, reporting, and other accounting functions in accordance with established policies and procedure

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process daily paperwork exceptions to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.
• Process accounting transactions and related documentation accurately and efficiently, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices, purchase orders, vendor payments, inventory, rebates, pricing, banking, and credit card activities.
• Research and resolve vendor inquiries, payment issues, and transactional discrepancies in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal departments and business partners to ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported.
• Perform account reconciliations, maintain general ledger records, and assist with financial reporting, budgeting support, and analysis.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including audit support and preparation of required documentation.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports and other accounting information to management and business partners as needed.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, company policies, and record retention requirements while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and perform other duties and special projects as assigned, including occasional overtime during peak periods.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 4 years related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.