Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team in Starkville, Mississippi. In this role, you will oversee financial processes, ensure accurate reporting, and support budgeting and forecasting activities. This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a solid background in accounting practices.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare and analyze cash deposits, journal entries, audit schedules, and cost statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Develop revised forecasts for income, expenses, and volumes, and prepare comprehensive analyses of departmental income with supporting schedules.
• Generate monthly and yearly balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports while investigating income and cost variances.
• Manage accounts payable processes efficiently and ensure timely payments.
• Compile monthly forecasts, budget variances, and costing information, as well as assist in preparing annual and long-term budgets in collaboration with location personnel.
• Create schedules for capital expenditures and conduct audits of physical assets to maintain accountability.
• Provide responses and detailed information to lending institutions, tax departments, auditors, and customers as needed.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts and general ledgers while analyzing account balances, payments, invoices, and variances.
• Assist with customer communications, including invoicing, documentation, and addressing variances or other queries.
• Utilize JD Edwards EnterpriseOne software to streamline accounting operations and support accurate reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least two years of relevant experience; CPA certification preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software, particularly JD Edwards EnterpriseOne.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and terminology, with the ability to analyze and interpret data effectively.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Power BI, Power Query, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex accounting concepts.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and manage time efficiently.
• Experience creating spreadsheets, graphs, and charts for detailed financial analysis.
• Ability to perform calculations accurately and solve problems with minimal supervision.