What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Alliance Resource Group?
Alliance Resource Group is partnering with a client to identify a Staff/Senior Accountant who will support day-to-day accounting operations with a primary focus on general ledger reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash/deposit monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger & Reconciliations
- Prepare and maintain timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AR, AP, inventory-related accounts, accruals, prepaid expenses, etc.).
- Post and review journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and correcting entries.
- Support month-end close activities, including account analysis and tie-outs.
Accounts Payable
- Responsible for OH payables and assist with supplier payables. AP processing and controls, including invoice coding, matching/approvals, vendor maintenance, and payment support.
- Support vendor statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Accounts Receivable & Deposits
- Support AR processes including invoicing, cash application, customer account maintenance, and aging review.
- Monitor daily deposits and cash receipts; verify deposits are recorded accurately and timely.
- Research short-pays, chargebacks, and unidentified receipts; partner with operations/sales as needed for resolution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 2 years of progressive accounting experience; retail, distribution, or high-transaction environment preferred.
- Experience with GL reconciliations
- Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation schedules)