Description

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Assistant Controller

Status: Full-time (Exempt)

Location: Springfield, MO

Salon Service Group, founded over 32 years ago, is the nation's largest privately-owned professional beauty distributor. SSG proudly partners with the Professional Beauty Industry exclusively, through salons, spas and stylists. We have conveniently located, professionally exclusive wholesale stores representing our independently owned, high-end professional portfolio of haircare brands across SSG territories. We are committed to excellent service, quality products and most importantly, we build strong lifelong partnerships with our customers. Our highest priority is to provide our customers with the tools and support that they need for success.

Job Summary: The goal of our Staff Accountant position is to support the Accounting Manager and Accounting team in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance / Accounting Department. This position will be exposed to all activities of SSG and affiliated companies including but not limited to: accounts receivable, accounts payable, daily operations, inventory management, analytical reporting and monthly financial reporting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform and regularly maintain detailed reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts, including but not limited to; bank accounts, inventory, fixed assets, accruals, reimbursements, prepaid expenses and freight 
• Assist with the day to day, monthly and year-end operations of the Accounting/ Finance Department including journal entries, financial reports, budget review and analysis
• Perform daily cash and credit card reconciliations, working with banking relationships and merchant service providers as needed
• Perform monthly credit card expense reconciliations, review and post expense reports submitted through expense report system
• Prepare annual personal property tax reporting and monthly accruals
• Prepare store financial statements monthly and distribute/present to management
• Be the liaison for store accounting that may involve invoice corrections, deposit variances, and any other day to day accounting issues that may arise at one of the store locations
• Work with vendors on billing inquiries and researching discrepancies as needed
• Provide detailed analyses and explanations of transactions
• Prepare recurring, adjusting and reclassifying journal entries as needed
• Prepare documentation as needed for management
• Assist with sales tax setup and management for all related entities 
• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable as needed
• Perform such other accounting, financial, administrative tasks and special projects as may be required from time to time

Requirements

• Strong accounting knowledge base
• Excellent MS Office skills, especially MS Excel
• Ability to troubleshoot, strong problem solver, analytical reasoning and research ability
• Strong technical aptitude
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail, thorough
• Confident decision maker
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-focused environment
• The ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects while meeting competing deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• High degree of accountability and initiative, able to work constructively and responsibly on their own

Education and Experience:

• Accounting degree with 3-5 years of experience preferred

Working for SSG will provide you with:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance available
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan - SSG matches 50% of the employee’s contributions up to 2% of their yearly income
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Sam’s Club membership for you and a friend or family member
• Discounts on exclusive hair products
• Employee referral program - $1,000 potential earnings per referral

SSG is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer. Candidates are considered for employment with SSG without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.