Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team.  The successful candidate will be able to thrive in a small office environment.  The Staff Accountant will be extremely detailed oriented, hands-on, and willing to pitch in when needed. We need someone who will be able to work with the Operations Leadership as well as the Accounting Manager to ensure all month end deadlines are achieved.  

At Midwest Refrigerated Services, we are driven by our Midwest Values of: 

• Modesty
• Integrity
• Dependability
• Work Ethic
• Efficiency
• Safety
• Trust

It is the expectation that all employees exemplify these values.

General Accountabilities include:

• Record all banking transactions, including corresponding due to/due from
• Prepare and deposit all incoming checks and ACHs
• Reconcile transactions between RoadSync and pallet deposits
• Reconciliation of bank accounts and credit card transactions 
• Audit Accounts Payable entry
• Provide detailed analyses and explanations of transactions
• Review and Audit Sales & Use Tax filings and 1099’s
• Follow our company’s established accounting processes
• Prepare documentation for external auditors
• Other general accounting and office duties as assigned

Skills Required:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years’ experience in an accounting department
• Ability to create and edit Excel Spreadsheets and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Exceptional organization and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to meet all assigned deadlines
• Familiarity with accounting software programs, preference for Business Central
• Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships