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