Job Information
United Petroleum Transports Senior Staff Accountant in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
Senior Staff Accountant
Job Details
Job Location
4312 S GEORGIA PL - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Description
Title: Assistant Controller
Department : Accounting
Location: Corporate
Reports To : Controller
FLSA: Exempt
Purpose :
Embrace, promote and achieve the Vision, Values and Mission of the company, and to assist in meeting the Owner’s plan each year. UPT is committed to the Guiding Principles of the Responsible Care initiative and anticipates that all employees will share our commitment by conducting themselves consistent with those principles to make the industry even safer for our employees and communities.
Essential Job Functions :
Promote safety in all actions.
Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing process, including preparing and entering all required journal entries.
Perform monthly balance sheet account analysis.
Perform budget vs. actual analysis.
Help prepare annual budget.
Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
Respond to audit requests by outside auditors, various governmental agencies, and insurance companies to include preparation of PBCs.
Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual audited company financial statements.
Work closely with outside tax professionals for preparation of tax returns
Direct all banking activities, including sending ACH payments.
Additional Responsibilities:
Carry out additional duties assigned by CFO or Controller as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications for Consideration :
Bachelor’s degree in accounting equivalent experience will be considered.
Minimum five (5) years hands-on accounting experience, to include closing and account reconciliation experience.
Great Plains accounting software experience and expertise is helpful.
CPA is helpful.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Self-starter with detail-oriented work habits.
Strong general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and banking working knowledge.
Display good oral and written communication skills.
Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.
Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Able to maintain confidentiality.
Display professional demeanor.
Good interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individuals.
Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules.
Basic computer skills to include Excel spreadsheet proficiency.
Adherence to basic company employment policies and procedures.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, and talking, hearing and visual activity.
Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds).
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copier/printer/scanners.