What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at MPS Enterprises, Inc. DBA Milford?
REPORTS TO: Controller | DEPARTMENT: Accounting |
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt | DIVISION: Corporate |
DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS: This position is subject to non-DOT drug testing in accordance with Milford policies.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a valid driver’s license and must pass MVR requirements in accordance with Milford policies.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS: This position is subject to a third-party position-specific background check in accordance with Milford policies and procedures.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for maintaining financial records, running reports for management, and recording a wide range of financial transactions. Primary responsibilities include offering administrative and bookkeeping assistance to the accounting department, assisting with financial statements, and confirming the accuracy of accounting database information.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with accounting activities pertaining to all aspects of A/P, A/R, Payroll, and Month/Year End procedures.
- Maintaining filing and record systems.
- Processing invoices and supporting documentation.
- Assisting with annual financial and insurance audits.
- Maintaining vendor insurance certificates and documentation.
- Ensuring administrative and accounting compliance with Milford policies and standards.
- Coordinating duties with other members of the accounting department as needed.
- Reconciling company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
- Completing analysis and reconciliation of employee expenditures.
- Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations.
- Assisting Executive Team with various activities as needed.
- Other related duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Basic math skills to make accurate calculations and estimates.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Good general oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
- Discrete and comfortable working with highly confidential information.
- Ability to juggle multiple deadlines simultaneously and prioritize tasks.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION:
- Four years experience in accounting or a related degree
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Office environment with frequent interruptions.
- Enclosed warehouse and outdoor storage yard.
- Occasional high noise levels, dust, and fumes such as fuel or exhaust may be encountered.
- Sometimes exposed to inclement weather while working outside or driving the vehicle.
- Occasionally exposed to bright or dim lighting conditions while driving.
SCHEDULE: Available during normal operating hours with the ability to work extended hours when required.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to accommodate people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. All applicants must pass a background screening and drug testing in accordance with the position. Milford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
