Accountant maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Being an Accountant compiles financial data to aid more senior accountants in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Assists in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Additionally, Accountant typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Accountant work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Accountant typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Accountant
Reports to: Director of Accounting
Summary/Objectives
The accountant performs a variety of accounting and bookkeeping duties according to established policies and procedures. This position will involve all aspects of accounting.
Essential Functions
Competencies and Position Requirements
Supervisor Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copier, fax, scanners, file cabinets and calculators. While performing this job, noise level is expected to be mild/moderate. Expect to hear phones, copy machines, doors in this office environment. This position works in an office located at the Corporate Office in Gulfport, MS
Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role, requiring use of typical office equipment. Work is completed in a corporate office environment. Specific vison requirements include close vision. Employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, kneel, or crawl. The employee may frequently need to lift to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Position Type and Expected hours of work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm or 8am- 4pm
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Education and experience
Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting
Real Estate, Hospitality, & Lending experience
Ten years general accounting experience
Additional Qualifications for this Position
None required
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain all aspects of a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, activities may change at any time with or without notice.