Accountant
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Overview

A Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the general ledger and financial statements, performing month-end and year-end closing and audit functions while ensuring compliance with GAAP and good internal controls.

MFA Oil Company is an Equal Opportunity/Drug-Free Employer.

Responsibilities

* Maintenance of the general ledger and its components in multiple systems

* Assist in month end and year end close

* Maintain good communication with store/field personnel and provide for quick resolution to any issues that arise

* Ensure good communications to other departments

* Work with personnel on internal control to ensure compliance

* Assist in projects as it pertains to GL conversions and training

* Follow posted work schedule and adhere to proper clocking procedures to accurately reflect hours worked

* Maintain timely and professional communication with management, employees, vendors and customers. Keep supervisor informed of any problems and/or any issues that need attention

* Other duties as assigned

Requirements

* College Degree in accounting or related field required

* Must have 1-3 years strong accounting experience

* Experience with auditing internal controls and procedures

* Good, working knowledge of GAAP

* Working knowledge and experience in analyzing financial statements

* Knowledge of automated accounting systems and processes

* Proficient in MS Office products

* Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language to communicate with customers, coworkers, and supervisors

Preferred Skills

* Knowledge of JD Edwards; Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics); or PDI

* Ability to thrive in a fast paced, growing organization and rapidly changing environment

* Ability to work independently and on a team

* Ability to work at a fast pace

* Ability to provide accurate and thorough work with attention to detail

* Self-starter

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Flexible, team player, get-it-done personality

* Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams