Staff Accountant

MOUNTAIN VIEW CO-OP • Black Eagle, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will assist with all accounting and financial reporting for Mountain View Co-op (MVC). The Staff Accountant must maintain a positive and cooperative attitude that promotes teamwork, integrity, honesty, and helpfulness. The Staff Accountant must embrace and exhibit MVC’s philosophy and culture of customer service. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP Reports to the Accounting Manager.

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of: Accounting principles and practices
• MVC’s mission, vision, and values
• Microsoft Office365, Outlook, Excel
• Safety rules, procedures, and practices
• Ability to: Establish effective working relationships with management, co-workers, and the general public.
• Work independently, efficiently, and handle multiple priorities.
• Communicate effectively with others in both technical and non-technical terms.
• Operate a personal computer utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications appropriate to the assigned duties.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.
• Perform a wide variety of tasks with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and technology.
• Education/Experience/Training: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management, OR relevant combination of education and at least three years of accounting experience
• License/Certification: Valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Montana

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a positive experience for MVC customers, clients, and vendors, through professional interpersonal interactions.
• Assist with accounting input to create financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure that all accounts, ledgers, financial statements, and reporting systems comply with all appropriate GAAP standards, government and industry regulatory requirements, and budgetary reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Safeguard company assets by maintaining controls and processes which verify the integrity of all systems and data.
• Ensure that all applicable accounts and sub ledgers are reconciled each reporting period.
• Handle any customer complaints in a prompt and professional manner.
• Establish and maintain a positive customer service experience.
• Practice and encourage workplace safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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