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Southern States Cooperative, Inc Staff Accountant in Richmond, Virginia
General Summary Serve in a key role in the financial close process at month, quarter and year end. Deliver timely and accurate financial information. Compile and analyze financial information, prepare and record journal entries and prepare account reconciliations. Essential Job Functions Prepare and record manual journal entries. Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations on a timely and accurate basis, identifying issues and taking the necessary steps to make corrections. Successfully meet month end closing deadlines and needs including variance analysis and explanation. Assist with the annual budgeting process. Administer all accounting tasks related to the annual renewal of insurance policies including budgeting, journal entries and account reconciliations. Perform various daily, monthly and annual analysis of financial information. Provide supporting schedules and explanations to internal and external auditors as requested supporting the year-end audit as well as other special purpose audits. Participate in ad hoc projects and analysis as assigned. Qualification Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting CPA or CPA candidate preferred Minimum one to four years of relevant experience Requirement Strong analytical skill Excellent written and verbal communication skill Excellent problem solver with strong initiativ Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Excel Work Environment Job functions are performed in an office environment While traveling may have contact with hazardous materials and drive/travel and work in adverse weather conditions Physical Activities & Requirements While performing the essential job functions of this position, the following is required: Continuously balance, bend, manual dexterity (fingers and hands), sit, reach with arms and hands Frequently stand, walk, twist back and neck Occasionally drive, crouch, kneel, pull, push, lift, carry up to 25 pounds Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding day-to-day business operations. Tools & Equipment Computer, printer, phone Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
