Accounting Associate — Reconciliation & Journal Entries

Jackson Energy Authority; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Energy Authority is seeking an Accounting Associate (II or III) in Jackson, TN. The role focuses on general accounting with emphasis on reconciliation and problem solving.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and two years of relevant experience, with strong PC skills and accounting knowledge. It may be filled at level II or III depending on experience. Indoor office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with two years of relevant experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• High level of competency with personal computers and understanding of accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Verifies journal entries and other accounting data.
• Compiles and verifies monthly data for payroll, accounts receivable, cash, and financial statements.
• Reconciles cash and banking transactions.
• Makes journal entries for corrections and reclassifications.
• Reconciles assigned accounts with the general ledger.
• Maintains records and documentation for accounting workgroup.
• Assists in data entry as workload dictates.
• Processes payments for kiosk, bank drafts, and bank wires.
• Handles incoming and outgoing monetary wires.
• Manages daily returned checks and distributes reports to customer service.
• Creates wires and ACH payments, uploads positive pay/voids to the bank.
• Records and pays utility bank drafts.
• Researches data from Rec4 and Dep4 for daily balancing.
• Performs additional duties as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Two years of relevant experience

Job description

Jackson Energy Authority is seeking an Accounting Associate (II or III) in Jackson, TN. The role focuses on general accounting with emphasis on reconciliation and problem solving.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and two years of relevant experience, with strong PC skills and accounting knowledge. It may be filled at level II or III depending on experience. Indoor office environment.