What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Musselman & Hall Contractors?
Job Summary
The Staff Accountant is responsible for completing daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. In addition, the Staff Accountant serves as support in implementing and improving processes for the success of the division and organization.
Essential Functions
- Prepares and posts journal entries
- Reconciles company bank accounts
- Performs general ledger account analysis and reconciliations as part of the monthly closing process
- Assists with processing of payables and receivables
- Assists with fixed asset and inventory additions, disposals, transfers, and recordkeeping
- Maintains proper documentation of accounting functions
- Assists in preparing documents and/or compiling data to assist with external audits
- Assists with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests as directed by the Manager of Financial Operations
- Delivers a high level of service to employees and leaders
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and in accordance with Musselman and Hall policies and values
- Demonstrated attention to detail, time management, ability to meet deadlines, and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted finance and accounting principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite, as well as proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn Vista, the organization’s HRIS system
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 1-2 years of experience preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands listed must be able to be met by the incumbent in this role in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to speak and hear
- Ability to regularly attend work in an office environment
- Ability to navigate around the office and yard
- Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Other Requirements
- Full-time hours required; most work will be performed on weekdays during normal business hours
- Some travel to M&H office locations and/or job sites may be required
