Senior Staff Accountant

Hoover & Strong – Senior Staff Accountant Hoover & Strong (Chesterfield, Virginia) Hoover & Strong, afamily-owned jewelry manufacturer and refiner, has an opening for a Senior Staff Accountant who will be responsible for recording financial transactions, analyzing financial information, and preparing reports with a focus on all accounting transactions related to high value inventory and fixed assets. In this role the senior staff accounting will take on traditional accounting duties as well as perform financial modeling. Primary Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' experience in accounting required; exposure to manufacturing or production environment preferred Bachelor's Degree Accounting preferred Proficiency in MS Excel is required Able to manage multiple priorities in a timely and independent manner Self-starter with the ability to complete projects from problem identification to solution implementation Good communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Able to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment Primary Responsibilities: Daily (50%): Prepare reconciliations of sales, product purchases, and accruals for precious metal Create financial models to investigate discrepancies and strengthen internal controls Monitor reserves and controls over high-value items Record wire transfers into General Ledger Maintain perpetual inventory ledger Update reports and post transactions for operating bank accounts Monitor all leased metal balances & lease reporting and compliance Reviews metal purchase orders for accuracy and calculates metal karat equivalents Review daily transactions and post non-operating payments Monthly (40%): Coordinate and prepare all month-end closing journal entries Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure subledger-to-general ledger reconciliations Assist with monthly financial reporting and analysis Prepare monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations Tracks and accounts for all outside refiner's settlements and charges including related monthly journal entries Responsible for Monthly Metal Bank Compliance Report Working with coworkers on the production floor and utilizes problem solving during monthly inventory count Reconciles Monthly Physical Inventory to General Ledger Maintain subsidiary ledger for two affiliates Quarterly/Annual/As Needed (10%): Assist with audit requests and "Prepared by Client" schedules Assists with responsible metal documentation and annual audit Provide necessary audit schedules relating to inventory Responsible for reporting as required by government agencies Reconciles subsidiary ledger and file sales tax Assists with the processing of customer balance refunds and payments for precious metal Assists with AP/AR functions and cross trains with AR/AP clerks Compensation: From $80,000 a year. Our benefits package includes: Paid time off – 23 days (pro-rated first year) Eligibility for 401k, with company profit-sharing contributions Company contribution to your medical and dental plans Voluntary vision and supplemental insurance available Company-paid tuition reimbursement for qualified courses Performance bonuses and Spot Awards Monthly luncheons, cookouts and other fun activities This is an onsite position in Chesterfield, Virginia. Days only—no shift work. All applicants must complete the online application. We cannot accept resumes without the online application. Candidates must pass an extensive background check, credit, criminal and drug screen; in addition, all candidates must be willing to adhere to a metal-free dress code policy and no cell phones. Hoover & Strong, founded in 1912, is family-owned jewelry manufacturer and refiner. We cater to the jewelry industry by manufacturing over 30,000 eco-friendly and responsibly sourced jewelry products, all made in the USA. Our products and services include jewelry, contract casting, findings, mill products, and eco-friendly metal refining. Five generations of Hoover leadership, along with a team of over 90 enthusiastic and dedicated coworkers have created a progressive, family-oriented work environment that encourages personal growth, the sharing of creative ideas and responsible practices. Our work ethic is strong and we strive for excellence and innovation in everything that we do. Providing high quality products and professional services is our passion and we do it all in a casual, non-corporate atmosphere with respect and appreciation for one another. Make a difference in YOUR life and become a part of the Hoover family! #J-18808-Ljbffr