What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant position at Martin Energy Group?
Description
Purpose of the Role
Responsible for maintaining financial records as part of the Martin Energy Group Accounting team. Duties include confirming compliance with GAAP rules, reconciling accounts and balancing the ledger for regular reports.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Play an integral role in monthly close, including preparation of journal entries, completion of balance sheet reconciliations, investment transactions, and analysis of account fluctuations
- Produce financial data for the management team upon request and assist with other special accounting projects
- Assist with tax filings and payments
- Support the internal/external financial reporting objectives of the company, including but not limited to GAAP reporting, and tax compliance
- Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting/management
- Collaborate with project managers and other departments to ensure financial goals are met
- Assist in the maintenance of inventory records and fixed asset management
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting to provide actionable insights for management decisions
- Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance in accounting operations
- Assisting with annual financial and 401K audits by collecting data
Requirements
Required Competencies
- Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field
- Experience: 3 years of accounting experience required, 5 years preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage 100) and advanced Excel skills
- Proficiency with performing balance sheet reconciliations autonomously preferred
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines required
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, organize and plan work efficiently
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Strong tact and diplomacy; must be able to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional and courteous manner
- Ability to foster teamwork and work cooperatively to make effective decisions and resolve issues
- Ability to recognize areas in which process improvements can lead to greater overall efficiency
- Confidentiality is required
- Understanding of sales tax accounting preferred
- Experience or solid understanding of ESOP accounting and administration preferred