Staff Accountant

A well-established food processing company in Johnson City, TN, is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their team! They are looking for candidates with at least 2 years of accounting experience, preferably within a CPA firm to be responsible for assisting with various accounting tasks, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, inventory management, payroll, monthly reconciliations, and tax filings. The company offers a stable, growth-oriented workplace with a strong focus on accuracy and teamwork. You can look forward to good benefits, growth opportunities, and a casual but professional work atmosphere. To find out more about what this exciting role has to offer you, apply now!

Staff Accountant Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably with a CPA firm
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Willingness to travel for inventory audits
• Strong math, organizational, and data entry skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the company s ERP system and accounting processes
• CPA or willingness to obtain CPA certification is preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX) is preferred
• Familiarity with ADP payroll systems is a plus but not required

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

• Support Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes as needed
• Assist with inventory management and act as a backup to the Inventory Staff Accountant
• Perform accounting tasks for plant sites, including reconciliation of freight invoices
• Assist with payroll-related functions and fixed asset depreciation schedules
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and process regular monthly journal entries
• Prepare property and sales tax returns for review
• Reconcile inventory reports to the general ledger and recommend adjustments
• Review and approve invoice journals and support monthly close procedures
• Prepare monthly financial statements and assist with audit schedules
• Participate in insurance renewals and updates throughout the year
• Assist Controller and act as a backup to other accounting team members
• Travel to plant sites a few times a year to help with inventory audits

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• PTO + PSL
• Paid holidays
• Group Life insurance
• Profit-sharing
• Company promotes from within and offers lots of growth opportunities
• Casual but professional office environment

Apply now!

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