HOPE Overview

HOPE (Hope Enterprise Corporation, Hope Credit Union and Hope Policy Institute) provides financial services; leverages resources; and engages in advocacy that strengthens the financial health of people in under-resourced Deep South communities. Since 1994, these efforts have benefited more than three million people in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, and influenced billions in persistent poverty communities across the nation. Learn more at hopecu.org.

Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Vice President Controller

Supervises: N/A

Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-time

The Staff Accountant is responsible for general accounting tasks, which may include reconciliation of transaction accounts, analysis of subsidiaries' activities, general ledger functions (including assistance in financial statement preparation), accounts payable, payroll function, and support of ongoing accounting systems of HEC/Hope. This position is located at the corporate headquarters in Jackson, MS.

Responsibilities: Reconcile transaction account Enter data into General Ledger and review for accuracy Assist in preparation of financial statements Process payables and payment of same. Perform miscellaneous accounting duties as required Perform general administrative duties such as attending meetings, report production, etc. Perform backup duties for other accounting staff as designated by the SVP/Controller Other duties as assigned Qualifications:

Required 3 + years' experience in accounting, banking, or finance Proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing programs Preferred Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field Experience with Sage Accounting software preferred Key Competencies & Skills: Detail-oriented Working knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to produce non-standard, creative products. Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and interpret data. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Knowledge of how to make appropriate journal entries. Ability to reconcile financial data. Work Environment: Employee spends the majority of time in office environment, generally accessible to the public, customers, and potential customers Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Paid Vacation and Sick Time 11 Paid Holidays 401(k) with Company Match Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Disability Benefits Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development

Hope Enterprise Corporation does not participate in or engage in any form of visa sponsorship, including employment-based visa applications or extensions (e.g., H-1B, TN, O-1, OPT, STEM OPT, etc.). Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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