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