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Job description
Staff Accountant
Location: Blue Springs, MS
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Work Arrangement: On-Site
About the Opportunity
A well-established and growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its finance team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations, supporting month-end and year-end close activities, and providing meaningful financial reporting to leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and wants to make a direct impact on business operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Perform variance and financial analysis
Support year-end financial reporting and disclosures
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements
Accounting Operations
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
Prepare and post journal entries and accruals
Complete bank and intercompany reconciliations
Support monthly inventory reconciliations
Manage cash application and cash management activities
Process ACH and wire transfer payments
Payroll Administration
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
Review payroll accruals and benefit-related payments
Complete required payroll reporting
Fixed Asset & Lease Accounting
Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
Support annual physical asset verification processes
Maintain lease accounting records
Audit & Budget Support
Assist with internal and external audit requests
Support budget preparation, monitoring, and annual review processes
Master Data Management
Maintain customer, vendor, inventory, and pricing records within company systems
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
Minimum 3 years of accounting experience
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing or corporate accounting
Experience with Sage Peachtree or similar ERP/accounting systems
Audit preparation and internal controls experience
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a proactive accounting professional who can operate independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Success in this role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the ability to contribute to a growing organization with a strong commitment to operational excellence.
Apply Today
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume highlighting relevant accounting, financial reporting, and manufacturing industry experience. Company details will be shared with candidates selected for initial interviews.
Worksite address
gulfport, MS, 39500, US
Who can apply
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