Staff Accountant Job at SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE

SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE Richmond, VA 23230

This job description is a summary of essential job functions necessary for the satisfactory performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Job functions may vary by location.

General Summary

Serve in a key role in the financial close process at month, quarter and year end. Deliver timely and accurate financial information. Compile and analyze financial information, prepare and record journal entries and prepare account reconciliations.

Essential Job Functions

  • Prepare and record manual journal entries.
  • Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations on a timely and accurate basis, identifying issues and taking the necessary steps to make corrections.
  • Successfully meet month end closing deadlines and needs including variance analysis and explanation.
  • Assist with the annual budgeting process.
  • Administer all accounting tasks related to the annual renewal of insurance policies including budgeting, journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Perform various daily, monthly and annual analysis of financial information.
  • Provide supporting schedules and explanations to internal and external auditors as requested supporting the year-end audit as well as other special purpose audits.
  • Participate in ad hoc projects and analysis as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • CPA or CPA candidate preferred
  • Minimum one to four years of relevant experience

Requirements

  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent problem solver with strong initiative
  • Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Excel

Work Environment

  • Job functions are performed in an office environment
  • While traveling may have contact with hazardous materials and drive/travel and work in adverse weather conditions

Physical Activities & Requirements

While performing the essential job functions of this position, the following is required:

  • Continuously balance, bend, manual dexterity (fingers and hands), sit, reach with arms and hands
  • Frequently stand, walk, twist back and neck
  • Occasionally drive, crouch, kneel, pull, push, lift, carry up to 25 pounds

Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding day-to-day business operations.

Tools & Equipment

Computer, printer, phone

Southern States Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, functions and skills required for this job. Functions and requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Physical setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person




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