Accountant - Lampton Love, Inc. - Flowood, MS bei Ergon, Inc

ACCOUNTANT

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Who We Are:

Lampton Love in Flowood, MS is a relationship-driven organization grounded in strong connections with our employees, customers, and communities. As part of the Ergon family of companies, we combine the agility and personal touch of a family-owned business with the strength, resources, and professionalism of a larger organization.

Our culture values safety, integrity, and teamwork, and we are committed to supporting employee growth while delivering exceptional service to those we serve.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our accounting department. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for multiple related entities within a larger corporate structure.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset, eager to enhance existing processes and help develop new ones. This position reports to the Director of Accounting and Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day accounting functions
• Review and approve accounts payable
• Manage fixed assets, keeping timely records of additions and disposals
• Assist with physical inventories at year-end or as needed
• Confirm accuracy of book and tax depreciation
• File business sales, use, and property taxes and renditions
• Identify transactions with potential accounting implications and handle appropriately
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Reconcile accounts and resolve issues
• Utilize sound judgment while conforming to GAAP
• Perform analyses
• Complete monthly and yearly closing process
• Produce monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements
• Communicate findings and issues to management
• Assist outside auditors as requested
• Support accounting department with ad hoc activities and projects as needed

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited university
• Five plus years of progressive work experience in public or private accounting
• Knowledge of ERP systems. SAP experience a plus.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, to include Excel and Word.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Capable of working alone or in a team environment
• Ability to accept challenges and meet deadlines under pressure
• Organized, professional, positive and dependable

Come join the team!

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. 

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Accountant

Location: Lampton Love, 2950 Layfair Dr, Flowood, MS 39232

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.