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Processing of all accounts payable documents including purchase order invoices, direct pay invoices, check requests, employee expense reimbursements and remittance for weekly check mailings in accordance with university policies and procedure. Maintain accounts payable and vendor forms and files, including W-9 vendor forms and filing system for all accounts payable financial documents.

General Statement of JobThe Staff Accountant is an advanced accounting position within Financial Services. Primary responsibility includes processing and payment of all University invoices along with oversight and maintenance of accounts payable records. Additional duties include monthly billings and journal entry data entry.Specific Duties and Responsibilities<a name="QuickMark"></a>Essential Duties:Duties include management of University operating budget payments.Processing of all accounts payable documents including purchase order invoices, direct pay invoices, check requests, employee expense reimbursements and remittance for weekly check mailings in accordance with university policies and procedure.Review documents for reasonableness, timeliness of request for payment, accuracy of general ledger account coding, supporting documents, sales tax charges, and proper approvals. Intense scrutiny to provide assurance that duplicate, fraudulent or inaccurate invoices are not submitted for payment.Review purchase order documents for any invoicing discrepancies. Process receiving document/invoice report reviewing for irregularities, review incomplete document report and resolves outstanding items.Preparation of weekly check disbursement report and matching of invoices to ensure that the correct vendor and the correct amounts are posted.Assist campus customers with accounting payment questions. Daily interaction with both internal and external constituents including students, faculty, staff, and vendors. Works closely with the campus community. Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, team members and all customers is essential.Review monthly statements from vendors, reconcile to outstanding vendor invoices, respond to vendor inquiries and assist in providing resolution to discrepancies.Maintain accounts payable and vendor forms and files, including W-9 vendor forms and filing system for all accounts payable financial documents.Performs account analysis and review, reconciling accounts payable general ledger accounts to the general ledger monthly. Prepares year-end audit reconciliation work papers, including year-end accrual entries.Preparation of annual Federal and State 1099s.Maintains solid knowledge of the university’s software data entry and retrieval system.Prepares monthly and quarterly billings as needed.Open and distribute incoming mail.Scanning, naming and e-filing documents.File weekly accounts payable invoices/check copies.Year-end transfer of documents to storage and transition preceding year files to prior year cabinet storage.Journal entry data entry.Processing of payroll subsidiary data to the general ledger.Assists faculty and staff with accounting adjustments, questions and concerns. Make presentations and conduct staff training seminars.Other duties as assignedEducation, Experience, and LicensesBachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.Two to four years progressive related experience or training preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Must have valid Driver's License and ability to meet the university's insurance requirements for driving university vehicles.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel; advanced level skills in Word and the ability to use computers proficiently.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.</li></ul><ul><li>Requires credit check due to financial responsibilities.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong communication skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to write correspondence.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, faculty, staff and members of the public.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to anticipate potential problems and seek proactive solutions, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to present facts to faculty, staff and management for departmental response.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to deal with a variety of information presented in oral or written formats.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to deal with non-verbal behavior in assisting with problem resolution.</li></ul><ul><li>Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Be friendly and courteous.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community in a polite and professional manner.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to interpret policies and procedures manuals.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of governors.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to individuals and groups.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.</li></ul><ul><li>Requires the ability to manage or administer grant funds.</li></ul>Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or use a computer keyboard and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.NOTICE: The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact Human Resources to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. An employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential function of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Missouri Southern State University

Staff Accountant

Accounting

Accounts Payable

Analysis Skills

Billing

Budget Management

Check Processing

Communication Skills

Customer Relations

Customer Support/Service

Data Collection

Data Entry

Data Recovery

Depth Perception

Documentation Review

Driver's License

Financial Management

Financial Reporting

Financial Services

General Ledger Accounting

Grant Administration/Management

Insurance

Keyboards

Legal Documents

Mail Processing

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Payment Processing

Payroll Administration

People Management

Physical Demands

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Purchase Orders

Reconciliation

Regulations

Reimbursement

Sales Support

Sales Tax

Seminars

Staff Training

Training/Teaching

University/School Policies

Vehicle Driving

Vendor/Supplier Relations

Writing Skills

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Arning Companies is looking for a reliable and meticulous Staff Accountant to become part of our finance team at either Cassville, MO or our Clarksville, AR office. Supports the Accounting Specialist in investigating system errors concerning accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP).

<table border="0" class="MsoNormalTable"><tbody><tr style="height:114.85pt"><td style="width:459pt;padding:0in 5.4pt;height:114.85pt">Role and
 ResponsibilitiesArning Companies is looking for a reliable and meticulous
 Staff Accountant to become part of our finance team at either Cassville, MO or
 our Clarksville, AR office. This role will support day-to-day accounting
 operations, and compliance.Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
 and able to work independently. We are seeking a very detail-orientated candidate who can
 collaborate across multi-functional departments.In our fast-paced environment, one should expect
 this position's responsibilities to change and develop over time. </td></tr></tbody></table><ul><li>Conduct thorough reconciliations
and ongoing analyses of general ledger accounts within the construction
management division on a regular basis</li><li>Oversee and execute all
accounting functions for the construction management division</li><li>Track and assess expenses
throughout our construction management procedures, implementing methods to
gradually lower costs.</li><li>Prepare and submit sales and use
tax returns to ensure our compliance with all states where we do business.</li><li>Drive ongoing improvement by
recognizing and applying process upgrades, boosting efficiency throughout our
financial operations.</li><li>Supports the Accounting
Specialist in investigating system errors concerning accounts receivable (AR)
and accounts payable (AP).</li><li>Collaborate with vendors to
resolve billing inquiries and investigate discrepancies as necessary</li><li>Carry out additional accounting,
financial, and administrative duties, as well as special projects, whenever
necessary.</li><li>Seek ways to enhance existing
procedures and help streamline workflows.</li></ul><div>Qualifications,
Education, Requirements, Preferred Skills </div><div><ul><li>Solid understanding of
accounting principles</li><li>Proficient with MS Office,
especially Excel</li><li>Skilled in troubleshooting,
problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and research</li><li>Demonstrates strong technical
abilities</li><li>Highly organized with meticulous
attention to detail</li><li>Thorough and confident in
decision making</li><li>Committed to maintaining
confidentiality</li><li>Experienced in fast-paced,
customer-oriented settings</li><li>Capable of prioritizing and
handling multiple projects under tight deadlines</li><li>Communicates clearly and
effectively</li><li>Shows high accountability and
initiative, able to work independently and responsibly</li><li>Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
in Accounting, Business, or a related field </li><li>Over five years of experience in
an accounting position</li><li>Familiar with accounting
software such as QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, or similar ERP systems</li><li>Understands sales tax
requirements and compliance related to invoicing</li><li>Has worked in environments
involving multiple entities or divisions</li></ul></div>

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