Accountant

Magnolia Electric Power•Summit, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in maintaining and reconciling subsidiary records to the general ledger in accordance with company policy and procedures. The Accountant provides complete and accurate financial records and reports in accordance with established Cooperative Accounting Policies and Procedures, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This role also verifies that company procedures and policies are followed, works with external auditors, and provides help and/or backup in other positions as requested.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
Minimum of two years' accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements.
Assist monthly closing processes, including Journal entries and Accruals preparation.
Prepare working financial reports for auditors and other administrators.
Assist with Miscellaneous Receivable invoices for retired employees' insurance and other small miscellaneous items.
Assist with month-end and year-end journal entries, and monthly reconciliation of Deposit Management and Bank Accounts.
Involved in preparation and review of accounts payable processes.
Prepare Unclaimed Property Reports.
Review and verify for accuracy, all Material inventory invoices, receiving reports and purchase orders. Work with vendors and other departments to resolve discrepancies and disputes.
Assist with invoice entry and check processing, as needed.
Assist in maintenance of accounts payable vouchers and ensuring the correct coding of vouchers into the general ledger.
Prepare the Month-end Payables report for the Board of Directors.
Assist in preparing and processing year-end reports and forms associated with Accounts Payable.
Alternate payroll processing, including running Payroll month-end.
File appropriate tax returns such as 941's and State and Federal Withholdings along with the corresponding reports.
Review and verify for accuracy, all timesheets, PTO slips, and other payroll entry documents.
Enter payroll documents into proper batches and proof and check for accuracy.
Maintain records as needed for proper entry.
Prepare Bi-weekly reports to give to Manager of Accounting or designee for final payroll processing.
Prepare tax documents such as W-2s, 1099s, and 1094/1095s.
Process employee benefit contributions and other payroll items.