Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist the Controller with the preparation of the monthly financial statements for the guidance of management. Responsibilities may include analyzing trends, cost, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and basic duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and basic duties.

Essential Functions Statement(s) 

• Work in Excel daily with thousands of rows of data using advanced sorting techniques to reconcile various general ledger accounts. 
• Assist with month end closing of the general ledger, inventory and other modules in accounting system.
• Use financial data to prepare and record general ledger journal entries. 
• Prepare descriptive balance sheet account schedules. 
• Analyze expense accounts and provide concise explanations for variances. 
• Assist Accounts Payable team in reconciling top tier vendors. 
• Work with warehouse branch managers and other team members occasionally in the inventory month-end close process.
• Occasional travel to conduct internal audits at warehouses located in the United States. 
• Ability to communicate knowledge effectively at all levels of the organization. 
• Work in a team environment to consistently meet deadlines.
• Enforce Company and Accounting policies, initiatives, and objectives.  
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other team members throughout the organization. 
• Regular and prompt in person attendance at work is a requirement of this position.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Experience

• Previous work experience in a fast-paced, analytical accounting role; or
• Recent college graduate with Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.  

Computer Skills

• Computer literate in a Microsoft Windows environment. 
• Microsoft Excel– Advanced level. Must have the ability to perform functions such as creating a spreadsheet, formatting a spreadsheet, sorting and using the formula bar to perform various functions including v-lookups, importing/exporting documents, calculating numbers and creating pivot tables. 

Other Requirements 

• Proficient in advanced mathematical skills and logic. Aptitude for mathematics and have the ability to analyze, compare, and interpret facts and figures quickly.
• Advanced communication skills.  Able to explain complex processes and calculations to lay people.        Must communicate with internal and external parties in a professional manner.  
• Primary language used to perform this job is English. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Vision (Near) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Inside, air conditioned and heated office environment with cubical work areas. This position requires onsite / in person interactions and is not approved for remote work.
• Occasionally exposed to low noise levels as the work areas are arranged in an office environment.