Staff Accountant

This dual-discipline role is split 80% core accounting functions and 20% ERP systems maintenance, reporting directly to the President. This is a full-time, 100% in-office position located in Long Beach, MS.

Responsibilities

• Accounting, 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.

Requirements

• Education: 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.