ACCOUNTANT FOOD SVC

Jones Petroleum Company•Jackson, GA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Jones Petroleum is in the process of interviewing candidates for an Accountant position for our Jackson, GA office. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will be responsible for completing month-end close processes and monthly general ledger tasks, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and other general ledger analysis. Reports to the Accounting Manager for Food Service. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform daily banking duties as assigned and monitor cash balances. • Reconcile bank statements to general ledger. • Oversee sales tax calculations and remittance. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts. • Fixed assets maintenance and depreciation entries • Prepaid expenses, accrued expenses and other monthly journal entries. • Timely monthly close of the financial statements • Effective communication with the Accounting Manager on P&L status and bank reporting • Preparation of audit schedules and completion of other projects assigned. • Complete month and end-year processes • Process license renewals for all locations. • Answer questions and resolve issues presented by internal and external customers. • Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Peachtree/Sage
At least 5 years of accounting experience
Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
ability to walk and stand continuously
ability to seat for long periods of time and perform repetitive movements
lift up to 60 lbs.
bend, stoop, and climbing a ladder is required on occasion.

Responsibilities

Perform daily banking duties as assigned and monitor cash balances.
Reconcile bank statements to general ledger.
Oversee sales tax calculations and remittance.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
Fixed assets maintenance and depreciation entries
Prepaid expenses, accrued expenses and other monthly journal entries.
Timely monthly close of the financial statements
Effective communication with the Accounting Manager on P&L status and bank reporting
Preparation of audit schedules and completion of other projects assigned.
Complete month and end-year processes
Process license renewals for all locations.
Answer questions and resolve issues presented by internal and external customers.
Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.