Accountant

*****THIS IS NOT A REMOTE JOB. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK ON-SITE*****

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise other personnel in the accounting department, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll. This includes training, performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture within the accounting team.


• Manage Accounts Payable for MNI Direct


• Oversee Accounts Receivable, including credit application processing for McCorkle Nurseries


• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts


• Oversee, record, and report daily cash movements across multiple bank accounts


• Prepare assigned monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations


• Serve as the primary for the month-end closing of the General Ledger


• Prepare and submit monthly sales tax returns for multiple states and multiple locations


• Generate monthly analytical trend reports and complete assigned analytical projects


• Provide troubleshooting support for Microsoft Dynamics/BC/HRIS


• Act as a resource to departmental employees, especially in the Manager’s absence


• Assist with royalty reporting (monthly and quarterly)


• Manage vehicle tag renewals and local/state business licenses


• Payroll processing, timekeeping support, and benefit invoice reconciliation to deductions


• Other accounting-related tasks as assigned by the Controller

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Process disbursements and receipts


• Support month-end closing procedures


• Assist in monthly journal entries and reconciliation tasks


• Review financial statements, including Income Statements and Balance Sheets


• Issue monthly finish statements and assist with quarterly cash forecasts

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  
  
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience
  
  
  • Previous supervisory/management experience, a plus but not required.
  
  
  
  

• Skills and Abilities:
  
  
  
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  
  
  • Ability to manage time-sensitive deadlines and work extended hours when needed
  
  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks; Microsoft Business Central and Paycom experience is a plus
  
  
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  
  
  • Deep knowledge of accounting principles, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and risk management
  
  
  • Experience in implementing and training on accounting software modules
  
  
  • Strategic planning capability in the accounting field
  
  
  
  

• Physical Requirement:
  
  
  
  • Ability to travel as needed
  
  
  • Prolonged periods of sitting, data entry, and occasional lifting (30–50 lbs)
  
  
  • Frequent use of telephone, computer, and office equipment
  
  
  • Must have the stamina to work until the job is completed