Staff Accountant

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Job description

PTO + Comprehensive Benefits + 401k

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jim Forman
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Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a provider of OTR Transportation and Warehouse Management in Joplin, Missouri.

Why join us?

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• STD/LTD

Job Details

Job Details:

Join our dynamic finance team as a Staff Accountant! This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with an accounting background to contribute to our company's financial operations. You will play a critical role in ensuring our financial data's accuracy, preparing financial reports, maintaining our general ledger, and participating in budgeting and forecasting activities. This role requires a highly motivated individual who can handle a fast-paced environment and is eager to tackle complex financial challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos, and payment transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts, providing insights into potential risks and opportunities.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems.
• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
• Provide internal and external auditing services for the business, including recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Collaborate with the finance team to improve financial procedures and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a staff accountant role.
• Proficient in accounting software, MS Excel, and other business-related software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and budgeting/forecasting.
• Strong understanding of accounting theory and application of financial principles.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment, demonstrating excellent collaboration skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information in an understandable way.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is a plus.

Join our team and contribute to our company's financial health while developing your skills and advancing your career in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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