For the given job description <<Position: Staff AccountantOverview: Mississippi Export Railroad Company (MSE) is recruiting a highly qualified candidate for a staff accountant position who will be responsible for assisting departmental management with financial matters of the company. To be successful, this person will strive to continually learn, possess a find a way mindset, leverage facts and data to help teammates relentlessly work the companys plan, and value and respect all team members. A four-year degree in accounting or finance is required and a masters degree is preferred. Skills, Abilities, and Values: Team members are expected to communicate clearly, be independent and resourceful problem solvers, and follow through with all delegated tasks. Our company employs a one team approach, which is crucial for all succeeding together to accomplish our one plan. Preferably, the successful candidate will have at least 3 years of financial analysis or public accounting experience but not required. Each team member is expected to employ the highest level of confidentiality in all aspects of their work.Job Description: Assist departmental management with the following tasks:o Prepare monthly and annual financial and KPI reports with commentary for presentation to managerso Prepare annual budgetso Provide financial data requested by operating departments for weekly organization wide meetingso Gather and synthesize information from each operating department for reporting at the Board of Directors meetingso Input data related to inventory managemento Analyze general ledger activity for budget variances and report on discrepancieso Supervise accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers for timeliness and accuracyo Serve as a liaison to external auditorso Research accounting matters for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principleso Maintain the Finance departments filing requirements schedule and file necessary reportsreturnso Maintain all fixed asset files and related reporting requirements 
 Benefits: Competitive salary Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 401K Participation in Railroad Retirement  Vacation and sick leave Potential for bonus Mississippi Export Railroad Company and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. Please review the U.S. Department of Labor EEO Is the Law Poster, EEO Is the Law Supplement and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination provision here: https:www.dol.govofccpregscompliancepostersofccpost.htm. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application andor hiring process may contact us through the following methods: tgilmore@mserr.com or 228.474.6383.  
>> the resume: <<SummaryA results-driven, innovative, energetic professional with extensive experience in the coordination, planning and implementation of projects. Seeking challenging, business-oriented opportunity to augment professional development and stimulate personal growth. Customer-oriented and computer savvy.
HighlightsHTML, XTMLMicrosoft Office SuiteBrioSunguard Banner SystemApp WorksOpinioTechnolutions SlateTime managementMeticulous attention to detailStrong problem solverDatabase managementCustomer service-orientedSelf-starter
ExperienceSenior Student Services Administrator (Electrical, Computer, and Systems Eng. Dept.),05/2013toCurrentRensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)–City,STATE,Manages the day-to-day operations of the Student Services Office, supervising the staff and work study studentsFacilitates and coordinates Departmental workshops, informational sessions, and meetingsTrack’s and manages financial aid budgetSenior Student Services Administrator (Office of Graduate Education),10/2011to04/2013Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)–City,STATE,Edited and updated program materialsProduced and updated content on the Office of Graduate Education's websiteManaged the Alumni Quarterly NewsletterMade recommendations to the Vice Provost as to how to best handle issues and problems that ariseAdmissions Coordinator (Information Technology Dept.),2010to10/2011Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)–City,STATE,Connected and engaged each applicant, resulting in an increase in class size (+24%), women(+12%), and diversity (+13.5%)Analyzed student's background, goals, intuited their potential in the program and wrote compelling justifications to the Vice Provost for applicants who I discerned would succeed in the programAssistant to the Program Director (Biomedical Engineering Dept.),08/2009to08/2010Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)–City,STATE,Assisted the Program Director in efforts to clarify program requirements and expectations of degree requirementsImproved services and support for the students and FacultyAssisted Ph.D. students with staying on track as far as their application for advancement, candidacy examination, dissertation defense, and researchLead and trained the Faculty on Technolutions Application system so they could easily identify the students they would want to supportStudent Services Administrator (Distance Learning Program for Working Professionals),05/2005to08/2009Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)–City,STATE,Assisted the Program Director in efforts to clarify program requirements and expectations of degree requirementsSupported the distance learning student population from the time of admittance to completion of degree or certificateCollaborated with the Director and the Recruitment Manager to enhance recruitment and marketing strategiesOversaw the Admissions and registration processesProjected student enrollment and revenue targetsUtilized creativity and intuition to make all students feel as if they were a part of the communityInitiated, coordinated and participated in student orientation sessionsCollaborated with Faculty, Course Developers, and Multimedia Administrators to enhance and determine the delivery of technology instructionLiaised with our Corporate Partners such as GE, Lockheed Martin, IBM, Xerox, etc. to ensure that their employees' needs were being addressed and the quality of service was superlativeDeveloped online content and worked closely with the Web Master to post pertinent informationMaintained accurate records of student's academic path and all related correspondencesWorked closely with the Director of Academic Outreach Programs and the Dean of the Graduate School to resolve student conflicts and issuesRepresented Rensselaer at numerous conferences, events, and educational expositionsDrafted all communications to Faculty and students in addition to reviewing and approving other information to be distributed by othersConducted program evaluations and analyzed data to recommend best and improved practices to enhance the programAnalyzed, interpreted and disseminated pertinent reports
EducationMaster of Science:Educational Psychology and Methodology,Expected intoUniversity at Albany-Albany,NYGPA:University at Albany, Albany, NY May 2005 Master of Science in Educational Psychology and Methodology GPA: 3.9Bachelor of Arts:Psychology, Business,Expected intoUniversity at Albany-Albany,NYGPA:University at Albany, Albany, NY May 2003 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology ; Minor in Business GPA: 3.1 Spellman Achievement Award for four consecutive year
SkillsBudget, Data, Administration &  Management,  Project Coordination;>>. The result is, No Fit

Fit assessment: No Fit