Accounting Director Jobs in Mississippi

Job Title: Plant Controller Jackson, MS $90110k Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting Location: Jackson, MS Description: Job Title: Plant Controller - Jackson, MS - $90-110k JobId: 04640-108344 City: Jackson State: MS Zip Code: 39042 Description: Our client is looking for a highly analytical Plant Controller with extensive exposure to fixed asset accounting, costing and inventory management. Experience in a manufacturing environment is critical and knowledge of compliance, policies and procedures is essential. The preferred candidate will have an MBA/CPA and JD Edwards software experience. For highly confidential consideration, please apply to Register to View

Job Title: Senior Director of Finance Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting Location: Biloxi, MS Description: Job Title: Senior Director of Finance JobId: 04640-108335 City: Biloxi State: MS Zip Code: 39530 Description: Immediate start for a Senior Director of Finance position in the Hospitality/gaming Industry in the Biloxi, MS area. The ideal candidate must have a degree, masters preferred, and have a minimum 10 years experience in the financial analysis, preferably in the hospitality/gaming industry. In addition, candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and comfortable in interacting with all levels of the organization. This is a supervisory role; CPA preferred. For extremely confidential consideration, please call Jill Fayard at Register to View or email Register to View with any questions. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half Finance and Accounting!

Job Title: Controller/Information Systems Company: Company Confidential Location: Tupelo, MS Description: Mid size manufacturing company in North Mississippi seeks a qualified candidate for a position that inlcudes accounting, network and programming responsibilities.  Successful candidate will report directly to senior management, be expected to complete assigned tasks, and develop additions, improvements and modifications to existing systems on their own initiative.  Position will include some staff supervision.Description:Job Purpose:Improves operating efficiency by developing methods, procedures, and software solutions; helping users; supervising accounting processes; Duties:* Resolving problems; identifying system improvements; recommends controls, guidelines and changes by identifying problems; developing improvements.* Improves current systems by studying practices, procedures, and problems; designing modifications; designs computer programs; writes programs.* Accomplishes accounting requirements by designing and maintaining accounting processes, including journal entries and general ledger, payroll, billing, collections, accounts payable, and accounts receivable; supervising bank reconcilitations and closing processes; ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP);* Preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and supporting schedules; develop summaries and interpretations; preparing, reviewing and submitting tax filings; advising management on needed actions* Improves operations by revising accounting policies and practices and internal control procedures* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other tasks as needed.* Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.Skills/Qualifications:Accounting, Financial Skills, General Math Skills, Analyzing Information, Supervision, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Data Processing, Network Design and Implementation, Software Design, Customer FocusMandatory Skills: Working knowledge of Access and Excel.  Proficient in reading, understanding and writing VBA code.  Knowledge of network architecture including TCP/IP.   Configuring network and network appliances.  Working knowledge of GAAP,Benefits: Paid vacation, Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.

Job Title: Plant Controller - Jackson, MS - 90-110k Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting Location: Jackson, MS Description: Plant Controller - Jackson, MS - 90-110k Our client is looking for a highly analytical Plant Controller with extensive exposure to fixed asset accounting, costing and inventory management. Experience in a manufacturing environment is critical and knowledge of compliance, policies and procedures is essential. The preferred candidate will have an MBA/CPA and JD Edwards software experience. For highly confidential consideration, please apply to Register to View Additional Information Location: Jackson, MS Job ID: 04640-108344 Experience: Intermediate Cost - Process, Intermediate Month End Close, Intermediate Inventory - Analysis, Intermediate Fixed Assets, Intermediate Financial Reporting, Intermediate J.D. Edwards Unit: Robert Half Finance & Accounting --> Plant Controller - Jackson, MS - 90-110k Our client is looking for a highly analytical Plant Controller with extensive exposure to fixed asset accounting, costing and inventory management. Experience in a manufacturing environment is critical and knowledge of compliance, policies and procedures is essential. The preferred candidate will have an MBA/CPA and JD Edwards software experience. For highly confidential consideration, please apply to Register to View Additional Information Location: Jackson, MS Job ID: 04640-108344 Experience: Intermediate Cost - Process, Intermediate Month End Close, Intermediate Inventory - Analysis, Intermediate Fixed Assets, Intermediate Financial Reporting, Intermediate J.D. Edwards Unit: Robert Half Finance & Accounting City: Jackson State: MS Zip: 39207 Country: United States of America Job ID: rhii Register to View Job Channel: USA-MS Jobs Posted: 01/31/10

Job Title: Controller Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting Location: Jackson, MS Description: Job Title: Controller JobId: 00100-104147 City: Jackson State: MS Zip Code: 39201 Description: One of our leading manufacturing clients is currently looking for a Controller to join their management team at their headquarters in Mississippi. Ideal candidate should have 8-10 years experience as a Controller preferably in the distribution or manufacturing environment.Candidate should possess knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, but have a strategic vision as well regarding how to grow the company. Candidate must be able to work closely with Sales and IT and have familiarity with implementation of large ERP systems. Candidate must be hands on regarding the day to day accounting operations of the company. Familiarity with labor law and international experience is a plus. Must have solid communication, technology and management skills. For immediate consideration, please e-mail your confidential resume to Register to View

Job Title: Director, Finance Company: Centene Corporation Location: Jackson, MS Description:   Position Purpose: Direct, negotiate and handle activities of the business unit’s finance department and aid the President and CEO in formulating and administering organization financial policies and procedures. Knowledge/Experience: B.S. degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent. MBA, CPA, CMA preferred. 5-7 years of experience in accounting and financial analysis. Experience in public accounting, operations, financial analysis, information systems and health care or insurance desirable. Position Responsibilities: • Monitor business processes and systems to assure integrity in information and systems. • Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial reports. • Review, communicate, and present strategic plans, operating budgets and forecasts. . • Set targets and measures that are appropriate for the site and are directly linked to business unit and corporate objectives. Evaluate program effectiveness and ensure reporting accuracy. • Provide financial plan for performance variances, operating alternatives, program and investment initiatives, etc. • Interpret financial reports for management team. • Serve as contact for the State, corporate and business unit functions regarding financial matters. • Provide multi-directional communications. • Actively monitor legislative and political developments affecting the business unit from a financial perspective. Coordinate political contribution activity, interact with lobbyists, attend political fundraisers, and ensure compliance with political contribution statutes. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Job Title: Information Systems/Controller Company: Company Confidential Location: Tupelo, MS Description: Mid size manufacturing company in North Mississippi seeks a qualified candidate for a position that includes accounting, network and programming responsibilities.  Successful candidate will report directly to senior management, be expected to complete assigned tasks, and develop additions, improvements and modifications to existing systems on their own initiative.  Position will include staff supervision.Description:Job Purpose:Improves operating efficiency by developing methods, procedures, and software solutions; helping users; supervising accounting processes; Duties:* Resolving problems; identify system improvements; recommends controls, guidelines and changes by identifying problems; developing improvements.* Improves current systems by studying practices, procedures, and problems; designing modifications; designs computer programs; writes programs.* Accomplishes accounting requirements by designing and maintaining accounting processes, including journal entries and general ledger, payroll, billing, collections, accounts payable, and accounts receivable; bank reconcilitations and closing processes; ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP);* Preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and supporting schedules; develop summaries and interpretations; preparing, reviewing and submitting tax filings; advising management on needed actions* Improves operations by revising accounting policies and practices and internal control procedures* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other tasks as needed.* Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.Skills/Qualifications:Accounting, Financial Skills, General Math Skills, Analyzing Information, Supervision, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Data Processing, Network Design and Implementation, Software Design, Customer FocusMandatory Skills: Working knowledge of Access and Excel.  Proficient in reading, understanding and writing VBA code.  Knowledge of network architecture including TCP/IP.   Configuring network and network appliances.  Working knowledge of GAAP,Benefits: Paid vacation, Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.

Job Title: Controller Company: Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Re Location: Hattiesburg, MS Description: Job Purpose:Provides financial information to the organization by maintaining and reconciling accounts.  Healthcare experience preferred but not required.  Must have solid knowledge and experience applying GAAP.Duties: * Maintains general ledger accounts by monitoring account preparation; entering amortizations of prepaid accounts; balancing job costs; updating monthly retainage, workers' compensation, and general insurance accruals; preparing monthly entries for fixed asset depreciation, accruals, amortization, and cost allocations. * Summarizes current financial status by analyzing general ledger accounts; compiling and submitting financial statements. * Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. * Avoids legal challenges by complying with federal, state, and local legal requirements. * Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. * Provides financial information by answering accounting procedure questions; researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations; determining current charging of labor and materials. * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. * Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.Skills/Qualifications:Accounting, SFAS Rules, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Results Driven, Deadline-Oriented, PC Proficiency, Corporate Finance, Analyzing Information, General Math Skills, Objectivity