Accountant jobs in Mississippi

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

• Records and manages Property/Land Rent Lease Payments
• Records Condo rental at month-end Units owned by Employer
• Bank Reconciliation
• Cash management
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Account Reconciliation
• Property tax
• Job Cost
• Income recording
• Mortgage Payments/LIBOR/recon
• General Ledger
• Closing of books monthly/year-end
• TB

Competencies and Position Requirements

• Thoroughness
• Requires a meticulous, detailed-oriented eye
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Communication Proficiency
• Being a team player and learning from others is a must
• Ability to work independently and a self-starter.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction.
• Moderate to advanced skills in Excel, Word, Accounting Software
• Ability to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.

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.