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Staff Accountant

Gluckstadt, MS 39110

Posted: 09/25/2024 Industry: Accounting Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour

Job Description

A leading provider of special mission aircraft and related services to the U.S. Government and commercial customers. Founded in 2001, is a privately-owned small business (by number of employees) headquartered in Madison, Mississippi.

Our company focuses on special mission aviation programs critical to national security and the public interest including, but not limited to: aerial fire suppression, aerial intelligence gathering and airborne data acquisition.  

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the person in this position will be responsible for supporting the Company's accounts payable processes as well as the overall finance and accounting function.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General responsibilities:

  • Follow the established policies, procedures, compliance and controls for all financial systems and records.
  • Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of accounts payable and other accounting duties.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP.
  • Perform ongoing general ledger maintenance and month-end close tasks.
  • Support recurring audits by providing supporting documentation to auditors.
  • Support the preparation of annual income tax returns by providing requested data.
  • Support special projects as needed.
  • Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting and perform other ad hoc tasks as needed.
  • Maintain a strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and industry trends.

Specific responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

  • Responsible for smooth execution of the company's AP function.
  • Manage the company's AP inbox by processing invoices and responding to vendor inquiries.
  • Enter accounts payable invoices for multiple entities in a timely manner.
  • Ensure accurate posting to the correct general ledger account, job, class, and entity.
  • Maintain accounts payable aging and address timely any aged payable issues.
  • Reconcile vendor statements monthly.
  • Set up new vendors and maintain vendor records.
  • Assist with the preparation and filing of 1099s.

General Ledger Accounting

  • Prepare and post general ledger journal entries.
  • Prepare reconciliations and prepare and post journal entries in support of month-end close.

Other Duties

  • All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • High level of accuracy.
  • Team player.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong PC skills, including proficiency in accounting software and the Microsoft Office Suite.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting required or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum five years' experience in accounting roles, preferably as a Staff Accountant required
  • Experience with ERP systems, specifically NetSuite, preferred.
  • Experience with Concur preferred.
  • Federal government contract experience a plus.
  • Familiarity with LLC accounting structure a plus.
  • Experience with multiple legal entities and intercompany transactions a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. High frequency of computer keyboarding and viewing a computer monitor. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is a salaried position. The typical work schedule is a standard 40-hour work week.

TRAVEL

  • Minimal travel is required as needed.
  • Work authorization/security clearance requirements
  • This position requires authorization to work in the United States.

 

Job Requirements

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • High level of accuracy.
  • Team player.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong PC skills, including proficiency in accounting software and the Microsoft Office Suite.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting required or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum five years’ experience in accounting roles, preferably as a Staff Accountant required.
  • Experience with Concur preferred.
  • Experience with ERP systems preferred.
  • Federal government contract experience a plus.
  • Familiarity with LLC accounting structure a plus.
  • Experience with multiple legal entities and intercompany transactions a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. High frequency of computer keyboarding and viewing a computer monitor.  Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is a salaried position.  The typical work schedule is a standard 40-hour work week.

TRAVEL

Minimal travel is required as needed.

WORK AUTHORIZATION?SECURITY CLEARANCE 

This position requires authorization to work in the United States.

 

Meet Your Recruiter

Kelly Webb Collum
Professional Recruiter

Meet Kelly Collum, our seasoned Professional Recruiter at Staffers since January 2000. However, she has been in the industry over 32 years alongside our President, Beth Henry. Kelly thrives on making a meaningful impact on people's lives. When not matching talent with opportunity, Kelly enjoys Spinning and has been a Reformer Pilates instructor for 27 years. In her downtime, she cherishes moments with her husband, adult children, and adorable first granddaughter. Kelly's favorite escapes? The beach and tropical islands, where relaxation meets adventure. At Staffers, Kelly finds immense reward in helping individuals secure a better future—it's truly life-changing! 

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