STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Rochester, NH – Full Time
About our energy
Family owned and operated for more than 90 years, Eastern is a full-service propane and oil company serving New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont. We are proudly ranked as a platinum level status for Veteran friendly employers. We’ve been voted as one of New Hampshire's "Best Places to Work" in the Manchester Radio Group's #bestofthe603 and we are pleased to offer employment opportunities throughout New England. Joining Eastern means you’re part of a supportive and family focused culture.
Why choose Eastern?
•Extensive benefits including 100% paid insurance options
•Employee & family fuel discounts for your home
•3.5 Weeks paid time off + 7 paid holidays
•Veteran’s Day paid holiday for active military and veterans
•Complimentary coffee, snacks, and Thanksgiving turkey
•Shortened summer hours – full pay, shorter days
•Wellness reimbursement (gym, exercise classes, and more)
•Additional voluntary benefits
About this opportunity
This position will coordinate the monthly closing process, including the preparation of journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations.
What your role will look like
•Process month end/year end close procedures to ensure timely preparation of financial information including, but not limited to, bank reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and state tax return filings.
•Reconcile, maintain, and analyze general ledger accounts.
•Prepare adjusting journal entries.
•Prepare internal and external reports.
•Maintain record keeping of all fixed assets including detail records of purchases and disposals.
•Monitor and resolve all bank notices including chargebacks.
•Analyze expenses to ensure coding accuracy.
•Assist in processing Accounts Payable, as needed, including, invoice processing, ACH payments, credits, check runs, etc.
•Assist in completing annual 1099 issuance as well as regular maintenance of vendor files to ensure accuracy.
•Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting procedures, and internal controls.
•Cross-train within Accounting department and perform auxiliary functions as needed.
•Be receptive to and competently use new technologies.
•Be receptive to and successfully complete other duties as assigned.
•Complete work assignments accurately and timely.
•Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all facets of job.
•Maintain a clean and organized work area.
•Keep all company information confidential and only use company information in the context of assigned duties.
•Support Mission Statement, Vision and Core Values.
What you’ll bring to this role
•Education: B.S. in Accounting - Required
•Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of relevant Accounting experience.
•Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
•Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
•Strong oral and written communication skills.
•Self-starter with team mentality and positive attitude under pressure.
•Strong organizational and time management skills.
•Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
•Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, management, customers, and vendors via email and phone.
Apply now to heat up your career at Eastern!