Madison Communications is a nationally recognized communications company located in Southwest Central Illinois. We are a premier provider of data, voice and video communications utilizing cutting edge technology. Madison delivers a wide array of Enterprise and Consumer products and services while providing superior customer support.
Junior Accountant
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
WHO WE ARE
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs accounting functions and business functions in support of various Company departments. Responsible for a variety of accounting functions, including account reconciliations, organization of finance workpapers, and financial reporting support in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Responsibilities also include the posting of journal entries, analyses and reporting for the management team. Communicates across all Company departments and employee levels.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Processing of accounts payable, including voucher entry and disbursement processing.
- Processing of monthly billing, reporting and internal audits.
- Processing of miscellaneous invoices and monthly accounts receivable statements.
- Performs a variety of accounting functions, including account reconciliations, maintenance of current cash balances, preparation of supporting financial reporting documentation, workpaper organization and review.
- Performs data entry of posting entries to specified accounts and journal entries
- Assists with the general ledger by posting entries to specified accounts. Reconciles accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Assists with the work order process, including the data entry related to the adjusting inventory, maintaining expense related schedules, and the filing of supporting documents.
- Preparation of various monthly reports that include State Excise Tax, IMF Tax, and State Sales Tax and file as required. Maintain various franchise fee schedules.
- Assists with the preparation and organization of workpapers as required for the year-end audit by the public accounting firm.
- Assists with departmental tasks, including filing, scanning and organizing finance documentation.
- Supports external vendor interaction as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned in support of the accounting department and Madison companies.
*These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and are usually less than 5% of time spent. However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
- Employee should have an excellent attitude and personality with a desire to learn and expand his/her horizons by working for a progressive telecommunications company.
- Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Acquired knowledge of Company policies/procedures, products and services and billing/operational support systems.
- Skill in operating various office equipment, such as personal computer, various software programs (especially Microsoft products), ten key adding machine, copier, fax, and telephone system.
- Skill in reading, analyzing and interpreting accounting, statistical and financial data.
- Ability to communicate with customers, employees, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
- Ability to pay close attention to details.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player and make sound decisions using information at hand.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.
JOB SNAPSHOT
Employment Type Full Time
Job Type Junior Accountant
Education Associates Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience, plus two years of accounting related experience.
Reports To Director of Regulatory and Finance
Manages Others No
Industry Communications, Video and Data Services (experience a plus)
Find Us At https://gomadison.com/careers/
Email Us careers@gomadison.com
Madison values intellectually curious-minded professionals who are interested in aggressively learning and sharing new concepts and skills to support an independent, family-owned business in expansion opportunities and partnerships needed to effectively compete. Accordingly, consideration will be made for candidates that have business experience outside of the specifications listed above. Salary will be based on experience, skill level and education for the target position. Madison offers a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance; company paid 401k program; company paid holidays; paid sick and personal time-off; and educational reimbursement.
Madison is an equal opportunity employer.
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