Staff Accountant at The McPherson Companies in Trussville, Alabama

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for general accounting functions including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations, performing account analysis, assisting with month-end close and supporting the Senior Accountants and Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting department. In addition, this position will serve as the primary Staff Accountant, responsible for the full life cycle of fixed asset accounting, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance of all company assets.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting, reporting and analysis for assigned business units and related product lines
• Prepare journal entries
• Prepare analysis of accounts as requested
• Reconcile cash accounts on a monthly basis
• Assist in monthly close procedures and production of monthly financial statements within scheduled deadlines
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations of all assigned accounts accurately and within scheduled deadlines
• Oversee the accurate recording and tracking of all fixed assets, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
• Prepare and maintain detailed schedules of fixed assets, including summaries of capital expenditures, depreciation, and asset disposal.
• Assist Controller in preparing annual budget and underlying calculations
• Provide requested information and assist Controller in preparing for/completing bi-annual bank and annual financial statement audits and tax returns
• Complete other duties and projects as requested by Controller, VP of Finance or other members of management team

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required, CPA or MBA preferred
• 2+ years' experience, in comparable position with multiple locations and product lines
• Experience with complex ERP systems, Oracle / JD Edwards experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to create process efficiencies related to period close and reconciliation procedures
• Strong accounting and computer skills and expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform multiple complex tasks with frequent interruptions

Position Competencies:

• Ability to make independent fact-based decisions in a quick and responsive manner with little to no supervision.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have successfully demonstrated the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude during all internal and external customer interactions.
• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking, problem solving, and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to create and maintain a positive work environment and culture while meeting customer expectations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and achieve department objectives.
• Ability to make recommendations and interact with all levels of management, customers, and vendors.
• Self-starter and independent thinker with the ability to take initiative and make sound decisions.
• Responsive to the needs of internal and external customers with a sense of urgency and commitment to follow up.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and listening skills.

Working Conditions:

The work of this position is performed in an environmentally controlled office environment. This position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population including other employees, customers, vendors, etc. This position also requires prolonged periods of sitting in a regular seated position as well as the use of general office equipment including phones, printers, computers, (mouse, keyboard, etc.).

The job description of the Staff Accountant is not inclusive and is subject to changes, additions, and deletions as determined by the supervisor.

The McPherson Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled.

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