Staff Accountant

Mead Lumber•Columbus, NE

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions, preparing financial and business reports, and supporting the daily operations of the corporate office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting or a related field required.
One to three years of progressive accounting experience.
Working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to analyze accounting issues, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
High level of integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and proprietary information.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records.
Establish and maintain accurate vendor account records.
Assist branch locations with customer payment processing and deposit-related transactions.
Review and verify the accuracy of monthly corporate credit card transaction coding.
Review general ledger accounts to identify and correct discrepancies.
Monitor and maintain sales tax transactions and supporting documentation.
Assist with the preparation and filing of annual reports, including Personal Property Tax, Form 1099, Unclaimed Property, and Business Licenses.