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Position qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. Minimum one (1) year Accounting experience required. Experience in computerized general ledger accounting systems, to include Great Plains and FRx Forecaster or equivalent General Ledger systems.
Job purpose: Under the general direction of the Director of Accounting, the Staff Accountant performs daily accounting activities such as, reconciliations, maintenance of the general ledger and preparation of various accounting statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices.
Knowledge, Skill & Ability(include materials and equipment directly used):
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Mind Springs sites. May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental health conditions. Possible exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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$61k-74k (estimate)
04/03/2024
06/02/2024
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