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Southland Industries Associate Division Accountant - Temp to Hire (Payroll Focus) in Tempe, Arizona
Position Summary
The Junior Accountant (Division) primarily ensures accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and any other transactions as required of the business. Supports tracking of purchase orders and processes payments that come into the company's accounting department from suppliers or customers.
Position Details
Responsible for receiving, processing, and verifying invoices related to accounts payables.
Ensure all tasks relating to payroll processing such as: collecting employees' timesheets and payroll data, calculating wages, issuing statements, detailing earnings, and preparing paychecks.
Establish and maintain accurate and appropriate records to ensure data integrity and currency. Research and resolve straightforward accounting discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner. Elevate more complex issues for resolution
Follow appropriate policies and procedures to assure that Southland maintains compliance with all state and federal laws as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner
Qualifications
Basic accounting knowledge. Prefer certificate from college or technical school and/or six to 12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
Able to analyze and resolve basic issues. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. COINS experience a +++ Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Ability to adapt and respond to the changing environment and to constructively create opportunities for change through active participation. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.
Undertakes self-development activities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Benefits
As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
Disability income protection insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
Wellness benefits
About Southland Industries
As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.
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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
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