Accounting Specialist

3 weeks ago


Kansas City, United States Mead O'Brien Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Join the financial adventure at Mead O'Brien, Inc. as our Accounting Specialist Assist the Controller in conquering all things accounting and financial for our legendary family-owned company with over 90 years of history. We're not just a company; we're problem solvers and innovators in valves, automation, steam, hot water products, and more, serving industries across the Midwest.


Accounts Receivable / Cash Receipts:

  • Navigate the financial galaxy with online banking to review bank deposit activity.
  • Record deposits like a maestro and tackle any discrepancies.
  • Update Excel cash logs with the finesse of a spreadsheet wizard.
  • Prepare manual deposits from the treasure trove of mail.
  • Maintain client information and complete lien waivers with flair.
  • Answer calls and emails from customers, turning accounting inquiries into epic adventures.

Accounts Payable:

  • Dive into the sea of vendor invoices, ensuring accurate entries.
  • Review UPS freight bills and distribute them like a champion for approval.
  • Prepare checks to vendors with a stroke of financial genius.
  • Field calls and emails from vendors with account questions, solving mysteries.
  • Maintain vendor master files and balance petty cash with finesse.

Sales Tax Returns:

  • Prepare state reports using a month-end download – your financial telescope.
  • Complete state sales tax returns and file them online like a digital hero.
  • Process ACH payments or enter payable for checks with lightning speed.
  • Update the monthly sales summary sheet with precision.
  • Review and update customer sales tax exemption certificates like a tax superhero.

General Ledger:

  • Record journal entries as needed with exactitude.
  • Reconcile general ledger account balances and cash accounts with the eye of a financial hawk.

Payroll:

  • Review timeclock entries and communicate discrepancies with superhero diplomacy.
  • Summarize hourly personnel timesheets with the precision of a time lord.
  • Update payroll software with personnel changes, ensuring a seamless payroll universe.
  • Enter time data into software and file related workpapers like a time-traveling accountant.
  • Prepare and enter journal entries into the business system like a payroll sorcerer.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Embark on special missions and projects assigned by the financial command center.
  • Provide backup support when co-workers are on intergalactic breaks.
Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of accounting experience – you've been honing your skills in the financial universe.
  • Preferred degree: Associates or Bachelor's in Accounting. While not mandatory, a solid academic foundation in accounting is a plus.
  • Thrives in a smaller company environment, eager to embrace the opportunity to wear multiple hats. Enjoys a dynamic role that goes beyond traditional boundaries, contributing to various aspects of the business.
  • Thorough knowledge of GAAP, audit, payroll, sales tax, treasury, and insurance – you're a financial guru.
  • Familiarity with accounting for multiple companies, divisions, and consolidations – you're a financial multitasker.
  • Experience with ERP systems, particularly Epicor Prophet 21 and Paylocity – you're a software master.
  • Advanced to Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications – you're the office software Jedi.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written – you can communicate with aliens.
  • Valid and verifiable driver’s license and record – you've got the keys to the financial spaceship.
  • Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, training, and safety clearances – you're our superhero in the world of compliance.


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