SENIOR 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 gold 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
Matched 401(k) options
Employee & family fuel discounts for your home
State of the art Training Center
3.5 Weeks paid time off + 7 paid holidays
Veteran’s Day paid holiday for active military and veterans
Opportunity for growth
Complimentary coffee, snacks, and Thanksgiving turkey
Shortened summer hours – full pay, shorter days
Wellness reimbursement (gym, exercise classes, and more)
Tuition reimbursement
Additional voluntary benefits
Pet insurance

About this opportunity

This position will act as an integral part of the Accounting team to develop and maintain efficient and compliant accounting practices. This position will prepare the monthly and yearly closing processes maintain accounting records used for business forecasting and decision-making. The Senior Staff Accountant will also develop, propose, and implement process improvements. This position is additionally responsible for providing auxiliary support for other Accounting department functions.

What your role will look like

Process month-end and year-end close procedures to ensure timely preparation of financial information.
Analyze spreadsheet reports, verify information, prepare journal entries, and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
Maintain the general ledger and fixed asset records, review financial statements, research accounts, and analyze financial records.
Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of the operating budget and performance projections.
Analyze current accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures and recommend changes for improvement.
Prepare internal reports to assess organizational success and external reports to maintain regulatory compliance.
Complete annual 1099 issuance as well as regular maintenance of vendor files.
Crosstrain within Accounting department and perform auxiliary functions as needed.
Be receptive to and successfully complete other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to this role

Education: B.S. in Accounting
Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

Apply now to heat up your career at Eastern!

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