Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Arnold Lumber Company is a fourth-generation full-service lumberyard headquartered in West Kingston, RI, with additional locations in Bristol, Cumberland, Wakefield, and Westerly, serving local communities for over 110 years. Arnold Lumber is more than just a retail building material supplier; it is a cornerstone of the local communities. In 2025, its commitment to quality and excellence in the workplace earned it recognition as a winner in the Providence Business News Best Places to Work in Rhode Island. #PBNBPTW

If you are seeking a rewarding position with an opportunity for career growth – we want, YOU on our team!  

PURPOSE:

The Staff Accountant is a key member of the Finance Department. Staff Accountant should be experienced in all basic aspects of financial accounting and reporting as well as development and maintaining internal control policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• General Ledger Maintenance – Maintain and update general ledger accounts accordingly with daily and monthly journal entries.
• Month-End Close - Execute timely month-end and year-end closing processes independently.
• Daily Treasury Oversight – Track daily cash positions and bank balances.
• Account Reconciliation - Reconcile bank statements, credit cards, sub-ledgers, and intercompany transactions.
• Financial Reporting – Assist in the preparation of monthly balance sheets, income statements, and variance analysis reports.
• Year-end & Tax Support – Assist in providing schedules, records, and documentation for outside accountants for year-end reporting.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

All other duties – Perform all other duties as assigned including carrying out responsibilities, performing duties, using skills, and working in conditions necessary to perform all assigned tasks

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS: 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with financial statement preparation.
• Excellent understanding of GAAP and relevant financial accounting regulations.
• Strong and advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (particularly Excel and PowerPoint) and knowledge of accounting software programs – Great Plains is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 10+ pounds.
• Visual acuity, speech, and hearing.
• Hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment.
• Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting, and kneeling to perform the essential functions.
• Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as an accountant, assistant controller, or similar role.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CFM, or CMA preferred, but not required