Home Service Oil Co Inc Hiring for Senior Accountant Job at Barnhart, MO Full Time

HSO’s employee value proposition:

We evaluate, hire, train, and coach employees who are engaged, inspired, and humble. Our goal is to ensure a better day for our team members by expecting them to bring their best selves to work and carry it home to their families each day. We believe in the “whole person” approach to leadership and will provide resources allowing you to make your vision of yourself a reality.

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Senior Accountant will work directly with the entire finance & accounting team and is responsible for having a thorough understanding of the order to cash and procure to pay processes. However, this position addresses a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting and analysis, fuel accounting, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities. This person should possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; with the ability to professionally communicate verbally, and in writing. The Senior Accountant reports directly to the CFO and will have direct contact with executive-level management.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the corporate structure and the general ledger structure.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial journal entries and the monthly financial reporting.
• Compile and analyze financial information in order to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
• Manage the input and handling of the daily financial data and reports including:
  • Account coding
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Inventories
  • Payroll expenses
  • Department expenses
• Prepare and review the monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide oversight and training to others within the organization.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and better use of resources including the impact on other departments.
• Automate monthly reporting in order to more efficiently post to the general ledger.
• Support CFO with special projects and workflow process improvements.
• Leadership role in identifying cost savings and capital expenditures cost analysis.
• Support CFO in budget and forecasting activities.
• Participation in year-end audit and tax work with an outside CPA firm as needed.
• Assist department supervisors and managers outside of the accounting and finance department with inquiries and report requests.
• Support CFO, Executive Vice President, & President regarding special requests.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• CPA strongly preferred (not required)
• 5+ years experience, a combination of regional/small CPA firm and industry a plus
• Strong ERP skills required and /or PDI Enterprise experience
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Results-oriented with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership, supervision, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to improve and implement change initiatives