II, Accountant

WM•Tupelo, MS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Applies moderately complex principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports, and coordinates the implementation of accounting controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree accredited) or in lieu of degree High School Diploma or GED accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

3 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

Responsibilities

Prepares moderately complex journal entries for entry into the general ledger system on a monthly basis by collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating costs and preparing audit train support for the journal entries.
Analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyzes accrual accounts to ensure proper accruals.
Collects and analyzes financial data and prepares monthly combined financial statements and reports.
Performs additional analysis for explanatory text required for reports and statement.
Coordinates preparation of monthly financial package and reviews for accuracy.
Participates in monthly financial meetings for discussion and review of monthly financial reports.
Assists with the preparation of year-end closings.
Prepares annual long-term and short-term financial statements in compliance with accounting guidelines and U.S. GAAP.
Assists in the preparation of working papers for annual audit.
Provides guidance to other Finance personnel for proper internal and external financial accounting procedures and their application.
Assists with the preparation of annual budgets, updates, and strategic plans for assigned areas.
Coordinates preparation of monthly combining entries to combine financial results.
Prepares quarterly consolidation report for consolidation.
Assists with the maintenance and application of internal controls.
Prepares moderately complex financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; and completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines.