Staff Accountant

Arning Companies; Cassville (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arning Companies is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain reliable financial records, perform reconciliations, and support compliance requirements in a fast-paced environment. The role collaborates with internal teams and vendors to resolve discrepancies and improve financial processes.

The candidate should have strong accounting knowledge, proficiency in Excel, and experience with ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, or SAP, with a minimum of five years in accounting.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and research.
• Demonstrates strong technical abilities.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Thorough and confident in decision making.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality.
• Experienced in fast-paced, customer-oriented settings.
• Capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Shows high accountability and initiative, able to work independently and responsibly.
• Over five years of experience in an accounting position.
• Familiar with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, or similar ERP systems.
• Understands sales tax requirements and compliance related to invoicing.
• Has worked in environments involving multiple entities or divisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reconciliations and ongoing analyses of general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and submit sales and use tax returns to ensure compliance with all states where the company operates.
• Drive ongoing improvement by recognizing and applying process upgrades to boost efficiency.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve billing inquiries and investigate discrepancies as necessary.
• Carry out additional accounting, financial, and administrative duties, as well as special projects.
• Seek ways to enhance existing procedures and help streamline workflows.
• All other duties assigned

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel

Troubleshooting

Analytical reasoning

Research

Detail oriented

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Communication

Independent work

Time management

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining reliable financial records, completing reconciliations, supporting compliance requirements, resolving accounting discrepancies, and helping improve financial processes. The employee should be detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently, and comfortable collaborating with internal teams and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reconciliations and ongoing analyses of general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and submit sales and use tax returns to ensure our compliance with all states where we do business.
• Drive ongoing improvement by recognizing and applying process upgrades, boosting efficiency throughout our financial operations.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve billing inquiries and investigate discrepancies as necessary
• Carry out additional accounting, financial, and administrative duties, as well as special projects, whenever necessary.
• Seek ways to enhance existing procedures and help streamline workflows.
• All other duties assigned

Qualifications, Education, Requirements, Preferred Skills

Required

• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel
• Skilled in troubleshooting, problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and research
• Demonstrates strong technical abilities
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
• Thorough and confident in decision making
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality
• Experienced in fast-paced, customer-oriented settings
• Capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Shows high accountability and initiative, able to work independently and responsibly
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Over five years of experience in an accounting position
• Familiar with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, or similar ERP systems
• Understands sales tax requirements and compliance related to invoicing
• Has worked in environments involving multiple entities or divisions