Job Type

Full-time
Description
About Reid Petroleum
Reid Petroleum, established in 1922, has been a cornerstone of its community, providing reliable service and exceeding customer expectations. With a commitment to its mission and values, Reid Petroleum has experienced continual growth and earned respect as a diversified and established company. Join our team if you are seeking a career with a respected company that values integrity, excellence, and community engagement.
Job Description
Reid Petroleum is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting and finance, with demonstrated experience in managing financial records and preparing financial statements. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all financial transactions.
Primary Function
Serve our customers, both internal and external, by providing excellent customer service and performing a variety of accounting duties according to established policies and procedures. Observe confidentiality of customer and firm matters.
We believe that exceptional customer service is best shown by:

• An appreciation of the role our customers play in our success
• An empathy towards the challenges our customers face
• Always being friendly, patient, and polite
• An offer of assistance when concerns are expressed
• Giving our full attention, with knowledge of our services and products
• Aiding in the resolution of customer matters by asking the right questions, consulting the right department and when necessary, following up with the customer to complete the service

Duties/Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain financial internal financial reports.
• Documents process and assist in identifying improvement opportunities
• Assist with month-end close including preparation of select general ledger account reconciliations as directed by manager
• Maintain fixed asset records in Asset Keeper Pro software
• Assist with all incident reports and work with the insurance company on customer claims.
• Assist in the preparation of fuel and sales tax returns
• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions
• Compile data and maintain up to date accurate financial records. Develop automated spreadsheets
• Investigate questionable data and recommend actions to resolve discrepancies
• Respond to all customer inquiries
• Reconcile and resolve issues as they arise
• Prepare daily bank deposit
• Apply payments to customer accounts
• Prepare and distribute weekly reports
• Assist with financial analysis as requested
• Assist with audits as necessary
• Organize and maintain retention files for required period of time
• Maintain a positive work environment with a helpful, proactive attitude that solidifies a cohesive work environment
• Assist with other projects as needed

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, or Business Management with an emphasis in accounting required.
• Three years prior experience in an accounting/financial reporting capacity preferred.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Organizational, verbal and written communication skills a must.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to follow standard filing procedures.
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/receivable/general ledger systems and procedures.
• Ability to interact with employees and customers, both internal and external, in a professional, friendly manner.
• Ability to speak and write English
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately

The list of Requirements, Duties, and Responsibilities is not exhaustive but is merely the most accurate list for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job outline and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, and changes in personnel, workload or technical development).
Join our team at Reid Petroleum and contribute to our legacy of excellence in the petroleum industry. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for accounting and finance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Salary Description

$70,000-$75,000 Annually