ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT (MOBILE, AL - HYBRID)

Job Summary

The primary role is providing financial support to our field operations while providing top internal customer service and escalating appropriate items to the Field Accountants.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to field operations by training operators to use and understand financial information and back-office accounting systems
• Act as a liaison between field operations and other corporate functions such as Accounts Payable, Treasury, Capital Assets and Payroll
• Aid in ensuring monthly profit and loss statements are an accurate reflection of the results of the period
• Ensure accounting conforms to the Group Accounting Policies and Procedures and maintains our internal controls
• Aid in meeting requirements for compliance to contract terms including operation maintenance, balance sheet review (Imprest Funds, Inventory, Entitlement Accruals, etc.), and operation closures
• Affirm assigned balance sheet accounts reflect the correct balance and are reviewed and reconciled monthly
• Validate field requests and prepare journal entries as needed
• Create and maintain day-by-day and closing checklists for all operations
• Maintain accurate contact information on all field internal customers
• Identify best practices within the role and strive to improve processes and efficiencies
• Perform other accounting tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance
• Accounting internship and prior customer service experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Proficient knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines
• Must be a quick learner and self-motivated
• SAP experience a plus
• Self-starter a must!
• Positive attitude
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with associates and customers, as well as various levels of management

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)