Accountant II

Job descriptionPosition Title: Accountant IIJob Status: Full-Time, Salaried exemptLocation: ON SITE only in Reynolds, GA (some commutable cities: Macon, Columbus, Perry, Warner Robins)Department: AccountingReports to: Accounting ManagerScheduled Hours/Shift/Days: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm

Job Summary: The Accountant II supports financial operations by performing complex accounting services related to preparing, analyzing, maintaining, and reviewing various financial statements, records, and reports.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Month-End Close Process. Prepare monthly general and standard journal entries, income and balance sheet statements, account reconciliations, and various other accounting statements and reports for multiple divisions, the pension plan, post-retirement plan, and non-operating divisions.Review Tower lease agreements, create, maintain, and reconcile Towers lease schedules, record sales invoices and post subsequent cash receipts, and maintain PS Tower’s books monthly.Prepare federal, state, and other regulatory reports, ensuring compliance with established guidelines; stay informed of governmental regulations and procedures affecting the institution’s finance and accounting procedures.Prepare and file sales tax returns for multiple divisions.Reconcile bank accounts monthly for multiple divisions.Maintain continuing property records for multiple divisions; specifically, Public Service Telephone.File Property and Real Property tax returns for multiple divisions (including non-operating).Complete quarterly information request for UAF and 499Q filings for multiple divisions.Close work orders and reconcile assets for all companies monthly.Assist in taking physical count of inventory each year and reconcile the physical count to the perpetual count.Responding to information requests and assistance with regulatory and financial audits.Ability to apply broad knowledge of advanced accounting methods and procedures.Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.Assist Accounting Manager and Controller with all other projects as directed.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:Write reports in Financial Designer module.Serve as backup for Accountant I in all job duties.

Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting.Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Strong knowledge and proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Must be able to write formulas, create pivot tables, proficient with all “lookup”, etc. in excel.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Proven systems knowledge in Oracle, PeopleSoft, Sage, or other ERP system.Experience working with intercompany transactions and reconciliations preferred.Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities at one time and consistently achieve results on a timely basis.Excellent organizational and analytical skillsAbility to work independently and as a team.Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality.

Working ConditionsWorks in temperature-controlled office environment.Minimal travel.High visibility of behavior.Moderate physical activity (lifting, stretching, standing).High activity, multiple deadlines, frequent interruptions.Fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:401(k) matchingDental insuranceDisability insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceExperience level:5 yearsSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayEducation:Bachelor's (Preferred)Experience:GAAP: 3 years (Preferred)Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)Ability to Commute:Reynolds, GA 31076 (Required)