Sr Accountant Starkville

Southwire Company; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC in Mississippi is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support corporate-wide initiatives, cash and lease accounting, journal entries, and month-end close processes.

The role emphasizes accurate general ledger reconciliations, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and preparation of reporting for audits and regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
• Specialized Degree: Accounting, Business or Finance
• Years of Experience: 5-7 Years
• Field of Expertise: Accounting
• Licenses/Certificates: CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Responsibilities

• Assesses and oversees financial accounting operations, ensuring compliance with internal controls, regulatory standards, and financial policies.
• Acts as a senior resource for the accounting team, providing mentorship and guidance to junior accountants, troubleshooting complex accounting issues, and ensuring adherence to best practices in financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate and timely general ledger account reconciliations in accordance with company policies and reconciliation standards.
• Implements processes to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency, driving improvements in financial systems, procedures, and technology. Ensures continuous optimization of financial operations.
• Manages accounting activities involving foreign currency transactions, including revaluations and analysis to ensure accurate reporting.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to influence business strategy, ensuring alignment between financial operations and broader organizational objectives.
• Ensures the integrity of financial processes, coordinating audits, and ensuring the accurate and timely submission of required regulatory filings.
• Prepare and post journal entries and support month-end close activities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established close timelines.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring audit-ready support for assigned accounts and processes.
• Support the research, analysis, and application of U.S. GAAP for new or amended accounting standards and non-routine transactions, ensuring consistent and compliant accounting treatment.

Skills

Accounting software

External auditing

Analytical skills

GAAP

Accounts receivable

Budgeting

Internal controls

Accounts payable

Forecasting

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well‑being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what’spossible?

Job Summary

The position will participate in the execution of corporate-wide accounting initiatives in support of the company's objectives. It will support the accounting for cash and / or lease accounting, assist in the preparation of journal entries, prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations, and assist with various other month-end close tasks, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and / or financial statement preparations, and year-end audit deliverables as needed. Finally, the position will support the accounting close processes and related reconciliations for various corporate functional departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses and oversees financial accounting operations, ensuring compliance with internal controls, regulatory standards, and financial policies.
• Acts as a senior resource for the accounting team, providing mentorship and guidance to junior accountants, troubleshooting complex accounting issues, and ensuring adherence to best practices in financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate and timely general ledger account reconciliations in accordance with company policies and reconciliation standards.
• Implements processes to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency, driving improvements in financial systems, procedures, and technology. Ensures continuous optimization of financial operations.
• Manages accounting activities involving foreign currency transactions, including revaluations and analysis to ensure accurate reporting.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to influence business strategy, ensuring alignment between financial operations and broader organizational objectives.
• Ensures the integrity of financial processes, coordinating audits, and ensuring the accurate and timely submission of required regulatory filings.
• Prepare and post journal entries and support monthâend close activities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established close timelines.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring auditâready support for assigned accounts and processes.
• Support the research, analysis, and application of U.S. GAAP for new or amended accounting standards and nonâroutine transactions, ensuring consistent and compliant accounting treatment.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Accounting, Business or Finance

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Field of Expertise: Accounting

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized Degree: Accounting, Business or Finance

Licenses/Certificates: CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Field of Expertise: Accounting, Manufacturing environment preferred

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Moving: 5%

Standing: 5%

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

Skills

Accounting Software

External Auditing

Analytical Skills

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Accounts Receivable

Budgeting

Internal Controls

Critical Thinking

Positivity

Accounts Payable

Forecasting

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Columbus Mississippi