Accountant

KLLM Career • Richland, MS

46d

About The Position

Accountant Position Summary: Responsible to support the month-end and year-end close process Provide general accounting support to reconcile balance sheet accounts Perform expense variance analysis Participate in assigned projects Research and solve account system mapping problems Perform Accounts Payable function Detailed Functions: Participate in the month-end and year-end accounting close process Prepare audit schedules for the external annual audit and quarterly reviews Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations through account analysis Perform expense analysis reviews Identify and resolve accounts payable issues on a timely basis Ensure accounting policies and procedures are in accordance with GAAP Provide schedules for the quarterly and annual reports Participate in cross training as identified Drive special projects through to completion Process vendor invoices for payment Create weekly check run

Requirements

• Minimum of two-years general accounting experience
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication skills
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Effective time management skills and strong attention to detail
• Above average organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills and good judgment
• Ability to meet deadlines and available to work until deadlines are met
• Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant, a plus
• Lawson or AS400 software experience, a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end close process
• Provide general accounting support to reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Perform expense variance analysis
• Participate in assigned projects
• Research and solve account system mapping problems
• Perform Accounts Payable function
• Prepare audit schedules for the external annual audit and quarterly reviews
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations through account analysis
• Identify and resolve accounts payable issues on a timely basis
• Ensure accounting policies and procedures are in accordance with GAAP
• Provide schedules for the quarterly and annual reports
• Participate in cross training as identified
• Drive special projects through to completion
• Process vendor invoices for payment
• Create weekly check run

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – two medical plan options to fit your needs
• Company-Paid Life Insurance $25,000 – additional voluntary life and AD&D coverage available
• Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level