Calling all accountants! Actually, just one very responsible, computer literate, problem-solving, critical thinking one. Jackson is hiring an accountant to maintain and support the Finance Department. Anyone who knows accounting, knows that description summarizes a million details that make up the job on any given day. So, if you're up for the challenge, we'd love for you to apply!

The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for working in coordination with the Accounting team, under the management of the Accounting Director, maintaining the accounting and financial position of all Jackson companies and subsidiaries. The Staff Accountant maintains daily, weekly and monthly data entries through accounts payable, cash disbursements, credit card reconciliation and general accounting using the agency database software.

General Purpose: Maintain and support Finance Department, communicate well with all associates and proactively help problem solve accounting issues, the administration of company policies and procedures, provide ongoing support to Accounting management.

Essential Functions:

• Makes daily data entries in accounting database, including accounts payable against purchase orders, overhead accounts payable for all companies as needed, expense report creation for seasonal associates and data entries from expense reports. Monitors the Jackson AP mailbox and contents.
• Adds new vendors to accounting database with a consistent pattern by company. Requests vendor validation by W-9 form submission and generates 1099 forms at year-end to all vendors/contractors/LLC companies as required by IRS
• Completes income only data entries in accounting database weekly and monthly as directed by their supervisor
• Completes weekly check runs, ACH transmissions for vendors, associates, contractors and coordinates/communicates with accounting department on process
• Notifies supervisor of any discrepancies or errors in accounts payable and verifies all coding of incoming vendor invoices and expense reports
• Manages Associates' receivables accounts and reconciles monthly
• Maintains/oversees/updates all vendor files, electronic and hard-copy versions and ensures compliance with accounting policies
• Provides backup support for other members of the Accounting group as needed
• Manages and maintains all accounting documentation timely, in a neat and well-organized format and is accessible and available to other accounting team members as needed
• Assists and supports the Sales Financial Analyst, Accounting Director, and CFO as needed

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required:

• 4-year Accounting or Finance degree; or 2-year Accounting or Finance degree with 2-3 years accounting experience; or 5 years accounting experience
• Job cost accounting experience
• Strong computer skills, including MS Excel, Outlook, Word and proficiency in accounting software and/or database systems
• QuickBooks experience
• Ability to problem solve and think critically- using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently multi-task
• Strong sense of follow-through and dedication to completion of tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) responds quickly to management, vendors and Associates' questions or inquiries
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Proven record of meeting deadlines and strong sense of urgency
• Strong team player, is interchangeable and cross trains other accounting team members, easy to work with
• Strong analytical and computation skills
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Strong sense of confidentiality and respect for sensitive information
• Commitment to Company Values

Preferred:

• Prior Agency experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No Direct Reports

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the Associate is occasionally required to move about the office, use computers, phone, video conferencing and other general office equipment. The Associate must occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

This position is performed on-site at Jackson in a climate-controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

General sign-off: The Associate is expected to adhere to all company policies.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.