Staff Accountant | Jackson

**DEPLOY has been retained by a leading Mississippi telecommunications company with over 100 years of service throughout the Southeast.

DEPLOY is seeking a Staff Accountant for an in-office role in Jackson, MS.BASIC POSITION SUMMARY**
The overall purpose of this position is to support the accounting management team across various accounting concepts, practices, and procedures. The Staff Accountant handles day-to-day finance and accounting operations—including journal entries, financial technology systems, and administrative functions—and ensures all financial analyses are reconciled and reported accurately and on time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

*The essential job functions and duties described below represent core responsibilities, but additional duties may be assigned as needed.*

• Preparation of general ledgers in Microsoft Dynamics SL, including accounts payable coding in Altec DocLink and billing assistance.
• Preparation of financial statements using FYISoft.
• Preparation of monthly financial analyses and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of schedules and information required for tax return filings (including book and tax depreciation, if applicable).
• Preparation of cash flow supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of various federal and state regulatory filings.
• Assist in the preparation of subsidiary and consolidated annual financial statements with footnotes.
• Ensure accounts payable, cash receipts, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions are properly recorded.
• Perform timely, accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure proper revenue and expense recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain compliance across all finance and accounting operations with GAAP and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Perform fiscal year-end close activities and support external auditors.
• Participate in and lead cross-training initiatives as identified.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform other regulatory reporting, projects, or accounting duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Location: Jackson, MS (In-Office)
*Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a Bachelor's degree in a related field combined with direct accounting experience.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of general ledger accounting experience required.

*Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL, FYISoft, or Altec DocLink is a plus.

*Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of GAAP, accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• High level of accuracy and precise attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

DEPLOY's client is an established, innovative communications leader with a vision of connecting customers to the world and strengthening the communities it serves. As a family-owned and operated business with over 100 years of service, they deeply value team member success and personal career growth.