Staff Accountant at Jobot

Joplin, MO 64801

About the Job

PTO + Comprehensive Benefits + 401k

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jim Forman
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Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a provider of OTR Transportation and Warehouse Management in Joplin, Missouri.

Why join us?

Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package
401k
Life Insurance
STD/LTD

Job Details

Job Details:

Join our dynamic finance team as a Staff Accountant! This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with an accounting background to contribute to our company's financial operations. You will play a critical role in ensuring our financial data's accuracy, preparing financial reports, maintaining our general ledger, and participating in budgeting and forecasting activities. This role requires a highly motivated individual who can handle a fast-paced environment and is eager to tackle complex financial challenges.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos, and payment transactions.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts, providing insights into potential risks and opportunities.
Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses.
Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems.
Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
Provide internal and external auditing services for the business, including recommendations for procedural improvements.
Collaborate with the finance team to improve financial procedures and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a staff accountant role.
Proficient in accounting software, MS Excel, and other business-related software.
Comprehensive knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and budgeting/forecasting.
Strong understanding of accounting theory and application of financial principles.
Highly detail-oriented and organized with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment, demonstrating excellent collaboration skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information in an understandable way.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is a plus.

Join our team and contribute to our company's financial health while developing your skills and advancing your career in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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