accountant food svc - Jackson, United States - Jones Petroleum Co

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Accountant / Food Service

Company: Jones Petroleum

Direct Link to apply:

Full-time Salary: Based on experience and highly competitive

ON PREMISE position – main corporate offices located in Jackson, Georgia

Benefits for Qualified Applicants:

A competitive starting wage

Most rewarding 401(k) retirement plan in the Industry

Medical / Dental / Supplemental Insurance

Paid Time Off

5 day work week

Paid weekly

We are a privately owned COMMUNITY ORIENTED company.

Our Team Members put CUSTOMER SERVICE as their 1st PRIORITY

Our Team Members are team players and work well with their team including being engaged and displaying pleasant and enthusiastic attitude.

All Team Members are treated fairly with dignity and respect.

Jones Petroleum is in the process of interviewing candidates for an Accountant position for our Jackson, GA office.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will be responsible for completing month-end close processes and monthly general ledger tasks, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and other general ledger analysis. Reports to the Accounting Manager for Food Service.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform daily banking duties as assigned and monitor cash balances.

• Reconcile bank statements to general ledger.

• Oversee sales tax calculations and remittance.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.

• Fixed assets maintenance and depreciation entries

• Prepaid expenses, accrued expenses and other monthly journal entries.

• Timely monthly close of the financial statements

• Effective communication with the Accounting Manager on P&L status and bank reporting

• Preparation of audit schedules and completion of other projects assigned.

• Complete month and end-year processes

• Process license renewals for all locations.

• Answer questions and resolve issues presented by internal and external customers.

• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Note: This company participates in the E-verify program. This positions is subject to a 90 day introductory period. This introductory period is designed, primarily, to give both the Company and the employee an opportunity to determine whether the employee will be able to adequately perform in the assigned job position. At the end of the introductory period, your performance will be reviewed and a decision made regarding your continued employment or any extended introductory period. All employees are hired as temporary employees until their introductory period has elapsed. Temporary employees are not eligible for any benefits during the introductory period.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Peachtree/Sage

• At least 5 years of accounting experience

• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical requirements include: ability to walk and stand continuously, ability to seat for long periods of time and perform repetitive movements; lift up to 60 lbs., bend, stoop, and climbing a ladder is required on occasion.