Job Description

Description: Senior Accountant

Department: Accounting

Location: Cullman, Alabama

Business Unit: All

Status: Full-time/Exempt

Reports to: Accounting Manager

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant will support the Accounting Manager in performing the financial responsibilities for the company. Other areas include decision support, assisting in the monthly closing process, and helping coordinate external audits. The candidate must be analytical, possess financial statement accounting knowledge, and can work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. A quick learner with a can-do attitude are essential traits for our successful candidate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial statements and budgets.

2. Play a vital part in the company\'s financial management which includes preparing and assisting in reviewing account reconciliations and journal entries.

3. Ability to research & document new accounting issues to ensure compliance with company policy & GAAP.

4. Ability to mentor and lead staff accountants as it relates to GAAP.

5. Participate and lead process improvement initiatives and meetings.

6. Assist in implementation of internal controls.

7. Create and maintain a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounting policy and regulations, and procedures.

8. Maintains accurate and organized records and ensures that subsidiary and general journal entries are accurately posted in the McLeod accounting system.

9. Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.

10. Serving as auditor correspondent for external audits. Responsible for gathering from the system or paper file all requested supporting documents for sample testing and submission of sample documents via email or online web portal.

11. Interacts and communicates with fellow employees, customers, and outside auditors in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner in person, by email, and on a telephone.

12. Partner with leadership on special accounting and finance projects.

13. Cross training and additional duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

\xef\x82\xb7 Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in accounting or finance.

\xef\x82\xb7 Public accounting experience or equivalent experience required.

\xef\x82\xb7 Transportation experience is preferred.

\xef\x82\xb7 McLeod Powerbroker transportation software knowledge is desired.

\xef\x82\xb7 2-5 years of prior Staff/Senior Accountant experience is preferred.

\xef\x82\xb7 Intercompany experience required.

\xef\x82\xb7 Fundamental knowledge of GAAP.

\xef\x82\xb7 Must have proven ability with MS Office and advanced MS Excel skills.

\xef\x82\xb7 Detail-oriented and consistently able to meet deadlines.

\xef\x82\xb7 Must have excellent communication and analytical skills.

\xef\x82\xb7 Must possess the ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

\xef\x82\xb7 Teambuilding skills and the ability to drive change.

\xef\x82\xb7 Lead meetings as needed.

\xef\x82\xb7 Enjoys working in an open collaborative environment.

\xef\x82\xb7 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

\xef\x82\xb7 Strong organizational and time management skills.

\xef\x82\xb7 High energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to the team.

\xef\x82\xb7 Willingness to understand and support change, as it relates to processes, structure, and business modeling.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential duty and/or function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee\'s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

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R E Garrison Trucking Inc