Accountant

Join our team as an Accountant and make a meaningful impact on the organization’s financial success. This role goes beyond traditional accounting responsibilities, offering the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes, identify efficiencies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will support daily accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, assist with month‑end close activities, perform account reconciliations, and provide financial analysis that supports informed business decisions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepare and maintain financial records, reports, general ledger entries, and supporting documentation Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing responsibilities including journal entry preparation and account reconciliations Responsible for the timely filing and paying taxes corporate and state Prepare sales tax filings, annual personal property tax filings, and other regulatory reports as needed Reporting unclaimed funds to the prospective agencies Actively leading and participating in monthly‑end inventory sample selection for test counts for all locations, including reconciling parts and fabrication inventory Support audits by providing requested financial information and documentation Support the accounts payable and accounts receivable team Partner and provide solutions for accounting irregularities and process improvement Ensure compliance with the financial procedures of the organization Engage in critical and confidential aspects of financial reporting and accounting department, including understanding key elements of the company's risk profile Assist with other ad‑hoc accounting projects as necessary Testing of internal controls Workflow process improvements Database management to aid in the company meeting budgetary goals Provide department cross training and stability LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES Integrity: Direct, truthful, ethical decision‑making, candid communication, and confidentiality. Self‑awareness: Accurate assessment of strengths and weaknesses and a willingness to improve. Accountability: Taking responsibility before placing blame, reacting proactively to unexpected problems, and owning failures. Credibility: Decision‑making based on regulations, facts, data, and science, with clear communication of performance standards. Commitment: Maximum effort to support company initiatives, tenacious problem solving, and willingness to go above and beyond. Teamwork: Focused energy on common goals, conflict resolution, and harmonious collaboration. Initiative: Identifying and seizing opportunities, fostering original thinking, and consulting with peers or experts when needed. Values and feedback: Seeking, sharing, and using feedback constructively. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 1-3 years of accounting experience Ability to work in a fast‑pace environment with intellectual curiosity and a passion for improving business processes Ability to instill a positive team environment Comfortable communication with shop floor and department directors Excellent communication skills and ability to concisely summarize monthly operating results Ability to manage rapidly changing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously Cross‑functional partnership skills, including relationship building, influencing, negotiating, and communication with all management levels Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with financial reporting and general ledger software applications PREFERENCES Strong communication and interpersonal skills Prioritization skills in a fast‑paced environment Experience with Microsoft Business Central and Fixed Assets CS LOCATION Wheeling, West Virginia Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Ziegenfelder Company