Staff Accountant

We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Moss Point, Mississippi. This role involves collaborating closely with the Accounting Manager and contributing to internal reporting, financial statement preparation, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working on a variety of tasks, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed journal entries and reconcile accounts, including cash, payroll, and prepaid expenses.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting.
• Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including workbook preparation.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with accounting procedures and standards.
• Maintain fixed asset ledgers, including depreciation and reconciliations, as well as capital lease schedules.
• Perform intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliations with accuracy.
• Generate financial statements, cash flow projections, and budgets to support organizational goals.
• Analyze and interpret financial data, presenting it in a clear and actionable format.
• Contribute to department-wide initiatives and handle ad-hoc reporting and special projects.
• Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.