General Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:

With a three-decade history on the forefront of the stone market, Best Cheer Stone (BCS) embodies affordable excellence in stone materials. Our goal is to bring the most exquisite stone in the world to fabricators and commercial builders everywhere, pairing the personalized service of a local stonemason with the large-scale capabilities of a global distributor. Our factory-direct facilities on both coasts offer slabs, prefabricated countertops, prefabricated vanity tops, tiles, mosaics, façade panels and cut-to-size items; our west coast facility is home to the country’s largest selection of prefabricated countertops and vanity tops.

Position: General Accountant

Functional Overview: General Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end closing procedures. A successful General Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has experience collaborating with Staff Accountants and Junior Accountants.

Responsibilities:
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accounting
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures 
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns 
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal control
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Liaise with our Accounting Supervisor and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures 

Requirements :
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures 
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements 
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process 
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages 
• Advanced MS Excel skills including v-lookups and pivot tables 
• Accuracy and attention to detail 
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills 
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant certification
• 2 – 3 years accounting experience required

Compensation & Benefits

• Retirement: 401(k) with 3% Company Match
• Insurance: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Time Off: 10 days of PTO in the first year plus Paid Holidays.

If you're ready to elevate your career within the thriving Stone Industry, submit your resume, along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Join Best Cheer Stone in delivering excellence and innovation to our clients!

Best Cheer Stone is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.