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W3Global

Staff Accountant

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$69,458 / year median in Mississippi

-15% projected decline

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Accountant (ERP & Reporting Specialist)Position SummaryThe Accountant manages day-to-day accounting operations, ensures GAAP compliance, and generates data-driven financial reports. This role includes the secondary responsibility of overseeing the internal administration of the company's ERP platform. Reporting directly to the President, this dual-discipline role is split 80% core accounting functions and 20% ERP systems maintenance. This is a full-time, 100% in-office position located in Long Beach, MS.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAccounting, Financial Operations & Reporting (Approx. 80%)
General Ledger & Month-End:
Record daily transactions, manage banking activity, and execute month-end and year-end closing processes.
Financial Reporting:
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow analyses.
Advanced Report Generation:
Build and run custom financial, operational, and job-profitability reports using expert-level Microsoft Excel tools.
Reconciliations:
Reconcile general ledger accounts, company credit cards, and accounts payable/receivable aging schedules.
Costing & Inventory:
Account for parts, raw materials, and work-in-process (WIP) values while tracking fixed asset depreciation.
Taxation & Audits:
File monthly sales tax and quarterly use tax schedules, prepare annual 1099 summaries, and compile source documents for auditors.

ERP Systems Administration (Approx. 20%)
System Integrity:
Maintain real-time data accuracy between shop-floor modules and the general ledger within the ERP suite.
User Support:
Troubleshoot system data entry errors and act as the first point of contact for staff workflow obstacles.
Workflow Optimization:
Configure custom data fields, user dashboards, and approval pathways to enhance system utility.
Software Support:
Coordinate with external support vendors to plan and test application updates with zero shop downtime.
Qualifications & Technical SkillsEducation:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, or a related field.
Experience:
2-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Excel Expertise:
Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, index/match, pivot tables, power query, and advanced financial modeling).
ERP Proficiency:
2+ years of experience working with industrial job-costing ERP systems.
Core Knowledge:
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial statements, and general ledger workflows.