Senior Staff Accountant

Martin Energy Group Services LLC•Tipton, MO

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About The Position

Purpose of the Role Responsible for maintaining financial records as part of the Martin Energy Group Accounting team. Duties include confirming compliance with GAAP rules, reconciling accounts and balancing the ledger for regular reports.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field
Experience: 3+ years of accounting experience required, 5+ years preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage 100) and advanced Excel skills
Proficiency with performing balance sheet reconciliations autonomously preferred
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines required
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, organize and plan work efficiently
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Strong tact and diplomacy; must be able to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to foster teamwork and work cooperatively to make effective decisions and resolve issues
Ability to recognize areas in which process improvements can lead to greater overall efficiency
Confidentiality is required
Understanding of sales tax accounting preferred
Experience or solid understanding of ESOP accounting and administration preferred

Nice To Haves

Understanding of sales tax accounting preferred
Experience or solid understanding of ESOP accounting and administration preferred

Responsibilities

Play an integral role in monthly close, including preparation of journal entries, completion of balance sheet reconciliations, investment transactions, and analysis of account fluctuations
Produce financial data for the management team upon request and assist with other special accounting projects
Assist with tax filings and payments
Support the internal/external financial reporting objectives of the company, including but not limited to GAAP reporting, and tax compliance
Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting/management
Collaborate with project managers and other departments to ensure financial goals are met
Assist in the maintenance of inventory records and fixed asset management
Assist with budgeting and forecasting to provide actionable insights for management decisions
Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance in accounting operations
Assisting with annual financial and 401K audits by collecting data