Junior Accountant at McShea Contracting in Panama City, Florida

Job Description:

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Position Overview:

As a Junior Accountant, you will play a crucial role in assisting with the financial operations of our Emerald Coast Striping business. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong financial acumen. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the monthly closing process, financial reporting, analysis & forecasting, annual budget creation, cash management and more under the leadership of our in-house CPA.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual financial reports per closing schedule and has a thorough understanding of the factors impacting results.
• Maintains compliance with GAAP including appropriate revenue recognition on projects.
• Validates and/or prepares monthly account reconciliations to ensure an accurate balance sheet
• Maintain fixed assets in Asset Keeper and update fixed asset roll forward monthly.
• Enforce proper accounting policies and principles and develop/enhance internal controls.
• Practice strong cash management to improve the company’s net working capital and complete 6-week cash forecast on a weekly basis.
• Provide necessary documentation as the main contact for completion of annual audit.
• Additional duties as needed; including duties that may include responsibilities outside of the accounting arena.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external service providers to maximize performance, solve business problems, and drive results.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of related accounting-specific work experience required.
• Strong data analytical skills with strong mathematical and systems skills.
• Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint is a must.
• Experience with accounting softwares such as QuickBooks, Vista a major plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to aide and assist the team with non-accounting related duties when called upon---one-team mindset.

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