Staff Accountant/Associate

Company: Alexander Thompson Arnold
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

This position is responsible for analyzing complex financial records, reports, oversee multiple company's accounting operations, regulate and authenticate financial transactions, and maintain a ledger to ensure effectiveness and accuracy of all accounting tasks, the ability to balance accounts using the verified bank statements on behalf of the client's companies. You will need experience using different electronic accounting systems and to work with small-to-large sized companies, in which some of these companies have accounting departments and some do not. Posses sound analytical and advanced skills using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and QuickBooks. Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures, including preparing month-end reports, bachelor's degree in accounting, business or extensive experience in the accounting field is required.Responsibilities and QualificationsCreate and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling electronic data and required documentationComply with all federal, state, and local protocols including legal requirements, and interpret new and existing legislationInterpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work to ensure compliance with applicable standardInvolvement in business registration, tax compliance and creating, distributing, and reporting tax datasheetsFive years' experience working with intercompany transactions and reconciliation in preparation of financial statements. Also be able summarize and prepare financial status and transactions reports, including a profit and loss statement, and other necessary reportsPerform payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner, and submit payroll taxesConduct reconciliation of all accounts on an as needed basisMaintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date mannerPerform all activities related to the accounts payable function including reviewing, coding, and processing paymentsPerform account receivable functions including invoicing, deposits, collections, and revenue recognitionWorking knowledge of tax compliance as it pertains to state and federal level regulationsDemonstrated ability to work in a leadership roleRequirementsKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, and other applications related to finance and accountingMust be an outstanding communicator, and have established skills in accuracy, organization, and working in a high-volume environmentDemonstrated ability to support all other departments within the firmBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related 5 years accounting job experience4-5 years relevant experience working in accounting/bookkeepingThorough knowledge and understanding of GAAPStrong verbal and written communication skills4-5 years' experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, journal entry adjustments, financial statements preparation, and general ledgerHigh degree of accuracy and attention to detail

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