General Ledger Accountant

General Ledger Accountant

In 1989, Wikoff's first continual improvement department was established, adopting a Total Quality Management approach. Over the years, the department has matured and expanded its vision to include not only oversight of the quality management system, but also training programs and employee safety while adopting other improvement methodologies such as lean and six sigma.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven General Ledger Accountant to join our team. This role is responsible for account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month end close and reporting. The ideal candidate has detail and organizational skills with high data accuracy, works well independently and in a team, and is supported by strong computer proficiency, such as Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook, and ERP software applications.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Account Reconciliations: reconcile prepaid and accrual balance sheet accounts. Prepare required journal entries as needed.
• Payroll & Payroll Accruals: Record by journal entry weekly and monthly payroll entries and calculate and record monthly payroll accruals.
• Monthly Allocation and Corporate Fees: Record by journal entry monthly allocation and corporate fees.
• Reconcile Bank Accounts: Reconcile all bank accounts, researching and resolving outstanding items, and record any journal entries required.
• Reconcile GRNI account: Reconcile the goods received, no invoice received accounts. Record any required journal entries. Work with branch personnel to clear valid reconciling items.
• Reconcile Intercompany accounts: Reconcile monthly all Intercompany receivable / payable accounts ensuring ending balance is zero. Make corrections as needed.
• Monthly Close and Reporting: In a team effort, manage and perform all required activities relating to the monthly close process, including generating elimination entries for consolidation, monthly financial statements, scorecards, and supporting financial reports.
• Operational Support: Provide support to operations by reacting and responding timely and accurate to inquiries and requests that relate to financial information.
• Tax Assistance: With support and supervision, assist in the preparation, filing, and payment of various taxes such as property tax, sales and use tax, VAT tax, and GST/QST tax
• Other Projects and Reports: As a vital member of the accounting department, additional reports and tasks may be assigned as needed by the CFO, Corporate Controller or Accounting Seniors.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of current experience in related responsibilities

• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook).

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in results.
• Effective working as a team or independent of others.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.

Working Conditions:

• Sitting for extended periods
• Extensive use of computer
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures.
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices, or certain clothing as required by the company.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Profit sharing retirement benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership
• Career development and training opportunities
• Clean, safe, and team-oriented work environment

This position contributes to the overall health and success of our company. Additionally, this position promotes a safe work environment by complying with the defined safety rules and regulations at all times.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.