Springfield, Missouri
Staff Accountant Job Opening in Springfield, Missouri - Prime's Staff Accountant position applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties:
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules.
Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings.
Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.
Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
Determines proper handling of financial transactions and within designated limits.
Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.
Devises and implements system for general accounting.
Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operation.
Collects appropriate data and prepares federal, state, and local reports and tax returns.
Performs related work as required.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must have a strong work history, strong organization skills, and exceptional multi-tasking abilities.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook - including a strong background in utilizing a variety of intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel formulas. Ability to type a minimum of 45 WPM required.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Job Type: Full-time
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