Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Accountant

Family owned and operated since 1981, Shoppa's Material Handling is one of the fastest growing and most successful material handling dealerships in the United States. We are proud to be an authorized dealer of Toyota Material Handling - the bestselling forklift brand in the world and a recognized leader in quality, durability, safety and innovation. Through our nine locations across Texas and Kansas City, MO, we provide a comprehensive array of products, services and integrated systems that help our customers streamline the storage and movement of their goods.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the accounting department who is responsible for ethically performing tasks that follow all laws, regulations, and company policies. These tasks include, in part, maintaining the organization's cost accounting system, communicating any changes and makes recommendations as needed to management. Responsible for the fixed asset and capital acquisition program and providing support to completing the annual audit. The Senior Accountant also assists the Controller and Accounting Manager in processing financial activity for the various accounting reports. This opportunity represents Shoppa's Material Handling and requires professionalism, strong communication skills, attention to detail, great attitude, and outstanding support to other departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support monthly financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information. Answer questions asked by department heads regarding financial statements.
• Responsible for general ledger.
• Fixed asset posting, processing and reporting.
• Maintain bank accounts by requesting disbursements.
• Monitor reserve accounts and short-term fund investments.
• Review and reconcile bank statements
• Research and reconcile all discrepancies.
• Gather data and consolidate monthly sales commissions.
• Auditing and verifying documents.
• Following internal controls.
• Completing data backups.
• Financial and profitability analysis on a requested basis.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Prepare and file multistate sales tax and property tax.
• Assist with Floor Plan accounting.

• BS degree in accounting, finance or relevant field (CPA or working towards your certification a plus)
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in general or tax accounting role preferably in the material handling, industrial equipment or automotive industry
• Experience in SAP, MS Navision, MS Office Suite (Proficient- Word; Advance- Excel)
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
• Great customer service and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and working conditions requirement indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands:

Office employees typically sit for long periods and perform tasks that require fine motor skills, such as typing or using a mouse. They may occasionally stand, walk, or lift up to 30 pounds, like files or office supplies. The work environment is climate-controlled with moderate noise, and employees

Working Conditions: Work indoors and sometimes outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

Shoppa's Material Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans"; (b) "EOE/Disability/Vets"; or (c) "Shoppa's provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability."