Job Description

Senior Accountant

Jones Petroleum | Jackson, GA

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Full-Time | On-Site |

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career? Jones Petroleum is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join our corporate team in Jackson, Georgia. This position offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to grow with a stable, privately owned company that values its employees and the communities it serves.

Why Join Jones Petroleum?

At Jones Petroleum, we're more than coworkers—we're a work family. We value positive attitudes, strong work ethics, teamwork, and exceptional customer service. Our leadership team supports employees' professional development while respecting their personal goals and work-life balance.

Bring your can-do attitude and accounting expertise, and you'll find a workplace where your contributions are appreciated, your growth is encouraged, and your success matters.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Weekly pay
• Industry-leading 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, Dental, and Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Stable, privately owned, community-oriented company

Position Summary

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will oversee day-to-day accounting operations and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, and helping manage the company's accounting team. This position may supervise staff and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the weekly billing process
• Support collection efforts and customer account management
• Manage accounts payable, reimbursable expenses, and corporate credit card activity
• Oversee sales tax calculations and filings
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Prepare journal entries for prepaid expenses, accruals, and customer deposits
• Assist with monthly and year-end financial close processes
• Communicate financial results and reporting needs to the Controller
• Prepare audit schedules and support external audit requests
• Maintain accurate financial records and internal controls
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of PDI and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Supervisory experience preferred
• CPA license preferred

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to accuracy. They thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrate strong leadership potential, and take pride in supporting the financial success of the organization.

Additional Information

Jones Petroleum participates in the E-Verify program. This position is subject to a 90-day introductory period. During this time, both the company and employee will evaluate job fit and performance. Employees are not eligible for benefits until the successful completion of the introductory period.

Ready to grow your accounting career with a company that values people, performance, and community?

Apply today at: Jones Petroleum Careers

• Note: This company participates in the E-verify program. This position is subject to a 90 day introductory period. This introductory period is designed, primarily, to give both the Company and the employee an opportunity to determine whether the employee will be able to adequately perform in the assigned job position. At the end of the introductory period, your performance will be reviewed and a decision made regarding your continued employment or any extended introductory period. All employees are hired as temporary employees until their introductory period has elapsed. Temporary employees are not eligible for any benefits during the introductory period.

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Physical requirements include sitting or standing up to 8 hours during a shift and able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Requires you to use motion that entails pushing, pulling, stretching and continuous bilateral use of fingers and wrists.