What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Metals Solutions LLC DBA Jemison Metals?
Jemison Metals is seeking an accountant based in Birmingham, AL. The role will be responsible for day-to-day transactional accounting activities and assistance in the following areas: accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, cash application, cash management, reconciliations, and month-end close.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist in preparing accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Actively participate in the month-end and year-end close process, identifying and investigating variances.
- Participate in annual budgeting process, as needed.
- Prepare documentation and schedules for external auditors and assist with internal compliance requests.
- Produce various financial reports as directed.
- Evaluate current accounting procedures and recommend ways to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and reduce costs.
- Work with various departments to track expenses and resolve financial discrepancies.
- Assure compliance with GAAP, applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other applicable directives.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- 1–3 years of hands-on accounting experience.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to collaborate and work within a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail oriented, dependable, and punctual.
- Adaptable to changing needs of the team.