Staff Accountant

Job Overview & Essential Functions Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America’s largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group. As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting in the preparation and distribution of internal and external financial statements and reports, performing diversified and complex accounting transactions, and the design, implementation and evaluation of internal controls. Assist in all phases of the closing and reporting functions, including preparation of journal entries, analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts, and analyzing variances in income statement and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis. Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Research accounting rules and regulations and prepare accounting memorandums documenting company policy. Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures. Aid in the development and documentation of internal controls. Recommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions in the accounting system and procedures. Prepare audit schedules for annual external audit. Assist with aspects of fixed asset accounting and reporting, such as reconciling fixed asset balances. Assist with calculation of monthly and quarterly employee bonuses for all business units as determined by current target memos and bonus programs. Perform other duties as assigned by manager, including assistance with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting strongly preferred. Equivalent experience and success may be substituted for degree. One to two years’ experience in accounting or financial statement preparation with audit, public accounting, or internal audit experience preferred. CPA certification preferred. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Highly organized individual with a commitment to consistent attention to details, meeting deadlines, strong analytical skills, and flexibility to assume additional responsibilities. Benefits Competitive Salary Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Time Off program 401k and Profit Sharing with Employer Match Flexible Spending Account Internal Promotion Opportunities On the Job Training About Us MHC is an expansion of the original company, Ozark Kenworth, Inc. Ozark Kenworth started in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975. Opening for business without a Parts or Service department and only three employees in a temporary facility. From there, the company grew and expanded. MHC is now a multi-state network of full-service diesel truck dealerships, leasing and rental operations, transport refrigeration locations, and a finance company which offers a complete array of finance and insurance services. We believe in fostering an environment that helps employees realize their full potential – a place where you can grow as a person and a professional. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth)