Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are a growing textile wholesale distributor seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will manage the entire accounting cycle and daily financial transactions for our local pillow factory. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you will bridge the gap between finance, senior management, and production departments. This position relies heavily on extracting, analyzing, and maintaining financial records using our advanced core ERP systems to drive operational efficiency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage daily wholesale financial transactions, general ledger maintenance, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Financial Statements: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheets, and Aging Summaries.
• Reconciliations: Perform monthly reconciliations for bank statements, credit cards, inventory logs, and subsidiary ledgers.
• AP/AR Management: Oversee accounts payable (vendor invoices, expense reports, weekly check runs) and accounts receivable (billing and collections).

Production, Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Inventory Valuation: Track inventory-related costs, including freight, customs duties, manufacturing costs, and warehouse variances.
• Production Collaboration: Partner with production managers to analyze manufacturing efficiency and track real-time costs.
• Reporting: Generate and administer comprehensive inventory and reconciliation reports.

Systems & Cross-Functional Strategy

• System Optimization: Oversee financial data integrity, troubleshoot ledger discrepancies, and optimize financial modules within the ERP software.
• Strategic Insights: Translate system-generated financial data into actionable growth and cost-saving insights for senior management.
• Data Organization: Maintain an organized digital and physical filing system for all corporate financial records.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive corporate accounting experience, ideally in wholesale distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain environments.
• Software Expertise: Advanced, hands-on proficiency with ERP platforms (such as SAP, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, or QuickBooks Enterprise).
• Advanced Excel Skills: Mastery of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling) and its integration with ERP software.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and inventory valuation methods.
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills to translate complex financial data into clear terms for non-finance department heads