Staff Accountant | Marquette Transportation Company

Title:                    Staff Accountant
Position:              Full-Time Salaried/Exempt
Reports To:         River Controller
Division:              Platform
Location:             Paducah

Principal Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

General ledger accountability and financial reporting.
Assists with month-end financial close by reviewing and analyzing data and preparing journal entries and accruals for approval.
Reconciles and analyzes general ledger accounts.
Reviews various documents for proper accounting treatment.
Participates on/leads project teams.
Seeks out potential areas of improvement and supports continuous improvement projects for other business functions.
Interacts with external auditors in completing audits.
Other duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
2 or more years of accounting experience.
Public Accounting experience preferred.
Microsoft Office skills with strong emphasis in Excel.
Strong communication, problem solving and time management skills.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Demonstrated examples of leading change and making improvements.
Proven ability to effectively function in an environment with multiple priorities.