Staff Accountant - ESOP + Growth, Flexible Hours

Mead Lumber; Columbus (NE); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Scholarship & Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Mead Lumber is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the corporate office in Columbus, NE. The role involves preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and collaborating across departments to ensure accurate financial operations.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in accounting with 1–3 years of experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills. The position offers ESOP benefits and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field required.
• 1–3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Ability to analyze accounting issues and identify root causes.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Establish and maintain accurate vendor account records.
• Assist branch locations with customer payment processing and deposit-related transactions.
• Review and verify the accuracy of monthly corporate credit card transaction coding.
• Review general ledger accounts to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Monitor and maintain sales tax transactions and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of annual reports, including Personal Property Tax, Form 1099, Unclaimed Property, and Business Licenses.

Skills

Accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Integrity

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Mead Lumber is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the corporate office in Columbus, NE. The role involves preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and collaborating across departments to ensure accurate financial operations.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in accounting with 1–3 years of experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills. The position offers ESOP benefits and a comprehensive benefits package.