Legacy Engineering, Inc. is hiring: Senior Accounting Clerk in Jacksonville

Description:

The Senior Accounting Clerk reviews, codes, and verifies transactions and journal entries. Performs a range of routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Being a Senior Accounting Clerk completes simple and complex calculations and assists with trial balances. Researches and resolves issues and exceptions. In addition, a Senior Accounting Clerk may also process accounts payable and receivable transactions. May be responsible for the processing of a group of accounts and is a resource for less experienced clerks. Has a deep understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles. Is proficient with spreadsheets and other software tools.

SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE – Company Wide:

Providing Quality Engineering at a Fair Price

Most Enjoyable Place to Work – Most Respected Engineering Firm in Town

Building Better

Business can be a powerful force for good in the world, we can and should leverage Legacy to do that in the most effective way possible.

• Team Members: Support growth of our employees and their families – personally, professionally, financially, etc.
• Buildings: Help our clients build as efficiently as possible, correctly
• World: Using our time, resources and finances to positively impact the world around us.

Core Values

• Client Focus – We treat our clients with the utmost respect and go the extra mile to identify and fulfill their needs
• Dedication to the Team – We win and lose together. We are COMMITTED to each other.
• Servant Leadership – With humble hearts, we are always teaching and learning.

SUCESS LOOKS LIKE - THIS ROLE:

• Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
• Recording day to day financial transactions and completing the posting process.
• Complete tax reports and prepare annual 1099s.
• Monitor office supply levels and reorder as necessary.
• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department.
• Responsible for the filing of monthly and quarterly sales tax returns.
• Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts in a timely manner to ensure their accuracy.
• General ledger postings and reconciliation of accounts and statements.
• Maintains Chart of account.
• Record cash receipts and prepare bank deposits of payments received from customers and other sources.
• Will also be responsible for detailed journal entries and month-end reconciliation.
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.
• Produce ad hoc reporting as requested by management.
• Provide assistance and support to company personnel.
• Assist with financial statements.
• Collections
• Misc projects or tasks, as needed.

Requirements:

• Accuracy/attention to detail.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with bank reconciliation.
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred;
• Ability to meet all assigned deadlines.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of proven accounting experience.
• Professionalism while collaborating with varying managerial levels.
• QuickBooks: 3 years (Preferred)
• Accounts payable: 3 years (Preferred)
• Accounts receivable: 3 years (Preferred)
• General ledger accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
• General ledger reconciliation: 3 years (Preferred)
• Journal entries: 3 years (Preferred)