Staff Accountant Position Available In Mobile, Alabama

Purpose of Position To maintain certain financial reports, records and general ledgers; prepares budgets, and performs general bookkeeping. Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions Copies recurring batches for posting each month. Ensures assigned accounts are reconciled by a monthly date determined by the Controller. Maintains unclaimed property notices, letters, checks, and communicating changes to the treasury manager. Completes various other financial projects as set forth by the Assistant Controller or Controller. Maintains annual support recurring orders and processes invoices yearly in GP. Prepares and processes mass mail out of invoices. Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records. Prepare and post revenue journal entries. Email or submit invoices to customer’s web based portal. Compile data and generate accounting statements and reports. Conduct account research and analysis. Prepares regular periodic and special accounting reports. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Assist in month-end financial close. Assists in other duties as needed and directed. Prepares bank deposits. Investigates and resolves client queries and other accounts receivable issues. Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records. Prepares regular periodic and special accounting reports. Carries out billing and reporting activities according to specific deadlines. Organizes and maintains up to date financial records Provide backup support to other groups in the accounting department, type periodic reports and perform other general administrative duties. Assists Accounts Receivable associates as needed to meet department deadlines, including assisting with overloads. Acts as a positive role model in all aspects of professional performance Observes safety procedures and personnel policies. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Assist in month-end financial close. Marginal Functions Occasionally schedules or arranges meetings. Gathers information for supervisor or manager. Other duties as assigned. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Must exhibit strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office. Proficient use of Oracle. Must demonstrate accuracy with attention to detail, be self-motivated and be able to take initiative. Strong work ethic. Ability to work independently or as a team member. Ability to manage time and deadline-driven workload effectively including follow-through on tasks and assignments. Strong mathematics and basic accounting skills. Must possess strong research and analytical skills, including critical thinking and problem solving. Must be able to interact cordially and productively with co-workers in a team environment. Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively. Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize. Must possess excellent organizational skills. Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Must be able to proficiently speak, read and write in English. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to use hands, fingers and wrists, repetitively, using a computer keyboard and other office equipment, regularly. Must be able to hear clearly with or without aids and see clearly with or without corrective lenses. Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and move around the building and elsewhere occasionally. Must be able to travel by car regularly. Security Roles and Responsibilities Implement and act in accordance with the organization’s information security policies; Protect assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference; Execute particular security processes or activities; Ensure responsibility is assigned to the individual for actions taken; and Report security events or potential events or other security risks to the InfoSec department. Experience and Education Requirements Education Min/Preferred Education Level Description Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with concentration in Accounting required. Years of Experience Minimum Years of Experience Comments 0 Experience in Accounting preferred. Certifications Min/Preferred Certification Description A combination of experience and advanced education may be substituted. Background checks and drug test required.