Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant (Multi-Store Retail)About UsWe're a locally owned group stores serving communities across the Southeast. Our stores are known for helpful service and close ties to the neighborhoods they serve. We're looking for a detail-oriented accountant to own the books for all of our locations and keep the business running smoothly behind the scenes.Our Mission: To be helpful & provide amazing customer service while being a blessing to the community & team.Position SummaryThe Staff Accountant handles the full accounting cycle for multiple retail stores, from daily transactions through monthly financial statements. This person processes payroll and accounts payable for every location, manages workers' compensation audits, and oversees employee benefits. It's a hands-on job for someone who likes getting the numbers right, can move quickly and with urgency when the business needs it, and wants to be a key part of a growing, family-oriented company.Key ResponsibilitiesKeep the full set of books for multiple store locationsDo monthly bank and credit card reconciliations for all accountsPrepare accurate monthly financial statements for each store and for the group as a wholeManage accounts payable: process vendor invoices, check them against purchase orders, schedule payments and keep good vendor relationshipsProcess payroll for all stores on time and accurately, including timekeeping review, deductions and payroll tax filingsCoordinate and prepare for annual workers' compensation audits, and keep the needed payroll and job-classification recordsOversee employee benefits: enrollments, changes and carrier billing, plus serving as the go-to person for employees' benefit questionsBuild and maintain Excel reports, schedules and analyses for leadershipHelp with month-end and year-end close, budgeting and work with outside CPAs or auditorsKeep financial records organized, accurate and compliant with company policy and regulationsQualifications3–5 years of accounting or full-charge bookkeeping experienceProven experience with bank reconciliations and monthly financial statementsHands-on experience with accounts payable and multi-location payrollExperience with workers' compensation audits and benefits administrationStrong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)Excellent attention to detail and organizationAble to manage deadlines across several stores at onceCan work with a high sense of urgency when deadlines are tight, such as payroll cutoffs, month-end close and audit requests, without giving up accuracyDiscretion with confidential financial and employee informationPreferredAssociate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related fieldRetail or multi-location business experienceExperience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or a retail point-of-sale systemWhat We Offer$65,000–$90,000 per year, depending on experience[Health, dental and vision insurance][Paid time off and holidays][Employee discount][Retirement plan]A stable, community-focused company where your work makes a visible difference

Location: Meridian, Mississippi · Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday