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Accountant

Ridgeland, MS

Posted: 06/19/2025 Industry: Accounting Pay Rate: $55,000-$65,000

Job Description

Our client in Ridgeland, MS is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong Excel skills and full-cycle accounting experience to contribute to a collaborative and well-established company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of full-cycle accounting including journal entries, general ledger, month-end and year-end close

  • Perform accurate and timely bank reconciliations

  • Work with large and complex data sets (14+ pages) in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting

  • Maintain accurate records and support both internal and external audits

  • Collaborate with other departments to streamline accounting processes

  • Adapt quickly to established systems and internal procedures

  • Assist with financial reporting and special projects as needed

  • Preparing financial statements

Job Requirements

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years of accounting experience

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced) – including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and handling large data files

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles

  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines

  • Self-starter who learns quickly and works well independently

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Additional Information

Benefit:

  • Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance

  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage

  • Reimbursement for medical copays

  • Genuine profit-sharing retirement plan – not a traditional 401(k)

  • Supportive work culture and opportunity to grow within the organization

Meet Your Recruiter

Mary Hannah Jarvis
Senior Recruiter

Meet Mary Hannah Jarvis, Senior Recruiter at Staffers since 2017. She delights in making connections with talented individuals and clients around the state. Mary Hannah holds the designation of Certified Staffing Professional (CSP) from the American Staffing Association. She and her husband, James Jarvis, married in October 2024- and are enjoying newlywed life! She is also proud dog mom to Nora and cat mom to Bea. Mary Hannah’s favorite cuisine is Greek food, she enjoys long outdoor walks down the Natchez Trace and never turns down a chance to dance to songs by Van Morrison! Committed to excellence, she's your ally in achieving your goals. 

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