Senior Accountant

Tower Loan of Mississippi; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Loan of Mississippi is seeking a Senior Accountant to prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, manage fixed assets, and support month-end closing procedures. This role maintains accurate financial records and prepares reports for management.

Responsibilities include assets management, journal entry processing, bank reconciliation, and improving accounting procedures while ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Experience with general ledger and accounting software; Microsoft Dynamics, Active Data, TValue and DocuWare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare, review, and post corporate journal entries accurately and timely.
• Reconcile corporate bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements for management.
• Maintain accounting schedules and reports used for monthly financial reporting.
• Review and evaluate existing accounting procedures to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with special accounting projects and respond to internal requests as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Integrity and professionalism

Understanding of accounting principles

General ledger

Discrepancy resolution

Independent & collaborative work

Excel

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Dynamics

Active Data

TValue

DocuWare

Job description

We take pride in what we do! Deciding to come grow with us is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career success stories. You are the center to what we do. We would love to have you here!

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, managing fixed assets, and supporting month-end closing procedures. This role maintains accurate financial records, prepares financial reports for management, and evaluates accounting processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare, review, and post corporate journal entries accurately and timely.
• Reconcile corporate bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements for management.
• Maintain accounting schedules and reports used for monthly financial reporting.
• Review and evaluate existing accounting procedures to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with special accounting projects and respond to internal requests as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential financial information.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and general ledger processes.
• Ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet reporting deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Experience with general ledger and accounting software required; experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Active Data, TValue, and DocuWare preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, walk, and/or sit for eight (8) hours a day
• Communicate effectively, verbally, written, in person, via telephone, or electronically.
• Lift and maneuver up to 20 lbs.

The above description outlines the most significant job functions performed, but may include other similar functions or assignments not explicitly mentioned.