What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accountant position at Midwest Petroleum Company?
Job Title: Junior Accountant
Pay: $25 per hour pending experience
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Controller
Company Summary:
Midwest Petroleum is a retail petroleum and convenience store chain based in St. Louis, Mo. We began
operating in 1946, and since 2002, the St. Louis Business Journal has recognized us as one of the top
150 privately owned businesses in St. Louis. Midwest Petroleum operates 60 stores within a 150-mile
radius that employs approximately 600 employees. Midwest Petroleum markets fuel through the ZX,
Conoco, and Phillips 66 brands.
Midwest Petroleum is a retail petroleum and convenience store chain based in St. Louis, Mo. We began
operating in 1946, and since 2002, the St. Louis Business Journal has recognized us as one of the top
150 privately owned businesses in St. Louis. Midwest Petroleum operates 60 stores within a 150-mile
radius that employs approximately 600 employees. Midwest Petroleum markets fuel through the ZX,
Conoco, and Phillips 66 brands.
Primary Purpose of Job:
As an Junior Accountant, your primary responsibility is to enter data from a variety of financial documents.
These documents include, but are not limited to vendor’s invoices, tax payments, utilities bills, and other
expense reports. This position includes processing and monitoring invoices over all of Midwest
Petroleum’s retail locations and other assets. The role requires in-depth knowledge of SharePoint, Excel,
and use of scanned files to help complete job duties. Using all these tools to help cross-verify and check
that all entered documents have matching and accurate information. The Junior Accountant will work
closely with the Chief Financial Officer and the rest of the Finance team to assist with any 6L accounting
or any other finance projects as needed.
As an Junior Accountant, your primary responsibility is to enter data from a variety of financial documents.
These documents include, but are not limited to vendor’s invoices, tax payments, utilities bills, and other
expense reports. This position includes processing and monitoring invoices over all of Midwest
Petroleum’s retail locations and other assets. The role requires in-depth knowledge of SharePoint, Excel,
and use of scanned files to help complete job duties. Using all these tools to help cross-verify and check
that all entered documents have matching and accurate information. The Junior Accountant will work
closely with the Chief Financial Officer and the rest of the Finance team to assist with any 6L accounting
or any other finance projects as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with all accounting transactions from Midwest Petroleum.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
- Preparing and posting of invoices and journal entries on excel and other platforms for:
- Accounts Payable o Accounts Receivable
- External Auditing Reports
- Cross-reference audit reports with vendor invoices to maintain accurate information on products and money at each retail location.
- Audits financial transactions and documents as needed.
- Complies with all company, local, state, and federal accounting, and financial regulations.
- Participate in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
- Assist Senior Accountants with other kinds of accounting operations
- Creates periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc. as instructed.
- Maintains accurate financial records.
- Participates in internal and external auditing processes as needed.
- Identity process improvements across the organization and help implement those changes.
- Assist other members of the finance team during peak times, or when other team members are out.
- Handle any other work that can be assigned at the supervisor’s discretion.
Education/Experience Qualifications
Bachelor’s in accounting or related field
Preferred 1-2 years’ experience in an accountant role or an equivalent position
Bachelor’s in accounting or related field
Preferred 1-2 years’ experience in an accountant role or an equivalent position
General Skill Requirements
In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual
must also possess the following General Skill Requirements:
Adaptability — Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and
feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under
pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works
with numerous distractions.
Attendance and Punctuality — Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within
guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Communications — Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; and in written form; Exhibits good listening and
comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Cooperation — Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive
outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations;
Works actively to resolve conflicts
Job Knowledge — Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills;
Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to
others; Uses resources effectively.
Judgment — displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains
reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability
to work with and maintain confidential information.
Problem solving — Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops
alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Quality — Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve
and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Meets
productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves
established goals.
Concentration — Maintains attention to detail over an extended period, continually aware of variations in changing
situations.
In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual
must also possess the following General Skill Requirements:
Adaptability — Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and
feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under
pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works
with numerous distractions.
Attendance and Punctuality — Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within
guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Communications — Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; and in written form; Exhibits good listening and
comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Cooperation — Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive
outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations;
Works actively to resolve conflicts
Job Knowledge — Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills;
Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to
others; Uses resources effectively.
Judgment — displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains
reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability
to work with and maintain confidential information.
Problem solving — Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops
alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Quality — Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve
and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Meets
productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves
established goals.
Concentration — Maintains attention to detail over an extended period, continually aware of variations in changing
situations.
Physical Requirements
This position is performed in a fast-paced environment, with frequent exposure to general office equipment, beverage
equipment, coolers, and any other site-specific equipment/factors. You could also encounter exposure to hazardous
materials and loud noises. This job requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach regularly. Must be able to
frequently be required to lift, push, or pull weight of at least 5 to 75 pounds. Ability to work in different Midwest
Petroleum Stations. Reasonable accommodation may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the
performance of the job
This position is performed in a fast-paced environment, with frequent exposure to general office equipment, beverage
equipment, coolers, and any other site-specific equipment/factors. You could also encounter exposure to hazardous
materials and loud noises. This job requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach regularly. Must be able to
frequently be required to lift, push, or pull weight of at least 5 to 75 pounds. Ability to work in different Midwest
Petroleum Stations. Reasonable accommodation may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the
performance of the job
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