Position: Senior Accountant
Location: Moss Point, MS
Overview: MSE Holding Company is recruiting a highly qualified candidate for a Senior Accountant position who will be responsible for leading key accounting and reporting functions and partnering with departmental management on the financial matters of the company. To be successful, this person will strive to continually learn, possess a find a way mindset, leverage facts and data to help teammates relentlessly work the company's plan, and value and respect all team members. A four-year degree in accounting or finance is required. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strongly preferred, and a master's degree is preferred.
Work Location: This is an in-office position. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite at our office with prompt, regular attendance.
Skills, Abilities, and Values: Team members are expected to communicate clearly, be independent and resourceful problem solvers, and follow through with all delegated tasks. Our company employs a 'one team' approach, which is crucial for all succeeding together to accomplish our one plan. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including public accounting or financial analysis, and experience reviewing the work of others. Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP software are preferred. Each team member is expected to employ the highest level of confidentiality in all aspects of their work.
Job Description:
• Lead and assist departmental management with the following tasks:
o Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements and KPI reports with commentary for presentation to managers
o Lead the month-end and year-end close process, including review of journal entries and account reconciliations
o Lead the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
o Provide financial data requested by operating departments for weekly organization-wide meetings
o Gather and synthesize information from each operating department for reporting at the Board of Directors meetings
o Review and reconcile data related to inventory management
o Analyze general ledger activity for budget variances and report on discrepancies
o Supervise accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers for timeliness and accuracy
o Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors and prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
o Research accounting matters for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and document conclusions
o Maintain the Finance department's filing requirements schedule and file necessary reports/returns
o Maintain all fixed asset files and related reporting requirements
o Review the work of the staff accountant and provide training and guidance
o Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes and internal controls
o Complete special projects and financial analysis as requested by management
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• Vacation and sick leave
• Potential for performance bonus
MSE Holding Company and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. Please review the U.S. Department of Labor EEO Is the Law Poster, EEO Is the Law Supplement and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination provision here: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process may contact us through the following methods: ecrowley@mserr.com or 228.474.0709.
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