Accounting Analyst Jobs in Mississippi

Location: Jackson, Mississippi

Job ID: 1690

General Responsibilities:

Plans, organizes, directs and performs all activities relating to the general ledger, financial reporting, treasury, and cash management.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work with various levels across the organization to develop and finalize the annual, consolidated budget and forecast

• Support the Operations Development team through detailed analysis of financial information and provide guidance for optimal financial success

• Manage the employee wellbeing budgets and provide training and guidance to individuals within the Company

• Lead key aspects of the year-end audit, including the schedule of activities, collection of documents, and analysis needed to verify audited items requested by the independent audit firm

• Prepare the more complex journal entries required to close the accounting books each period

• Prepare the more complex general ledger account reconciliations required to ensure the financial statements are reflected accurately each period

• Provide support when reporting issues and questions arise

• Proactively enhance current reports and build new ones as needs present themselves

• Establish the performance metrics used to consistently report on areas of financial strengths and opportunities

• Analyze financial trends to highlight areas where revenue or expenses can be improved

• Manipulate large data sets to perform in-depth analysis and provide insights on projects with significant revenue, expense, or capital impacts

• Assist with various Treasury functions; including forecasting cash flow needs and managing bank funds

• Identify inefficient Finance/Accounting processes, systems, and/or tools. Build solutions to eliminate or enhance these inefficiencies

Other Duties:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management

• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field with a minimum of 7 years’ experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 11 years’ related experience

• Master’s degree preferred

• Expert knowledge of accounting and finance principles (GAAP) and calculations. Working experience with database tools and manipulation/analysis software

• Advanced knowledge of Excel including proficiency with pivot tables, vlookup and advance formulas

• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required

EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.