Accountant

Job Title

Assist the Controller with the preparation of the monthly financial statements for the guidance of management. Responsibilities may include analyzing trends, cost, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations. A bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Work in Excel daily with thousands of rows of data using advanced sorting techniques to reconcile various general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month end closing of the general ledger, inventory and other modules in accounting system.
• Use financial data to prepare and record general ledger journal entries.
• Prepare descriptive balance sheet account schedules.
• Analyze expense accounts and provide concise explanations for variances.
• Assist Accounts Payable team in reconciling top tier vendors.
• Work with warehouse branch managers and other team members occasionally in the inventory month-end close process.
• Occasional travel to conduct internal audits at warehouses located in the United States.
• Ability to communicate knowledge effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Work in a team environment to consistently meet deadlines.
• Enforce Company and Accounting policies, initiatives, and objectives.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other team members throughout the organization.
• Regular and prompt in person attendance at work is a requirement of this position.

Position Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Experience

• Previous work experience in a fast-paced, analytical accounting role; or
• Recent college graduate with Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Computer Skills

• Computer literate in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Microsoft Excel – Advanced level. Must have the ability to perform functions such as creating a spreadsheet, formatting a spreadsheet, sorting and using the formula bar to perform various functions including v-lookups, importing/exporting documents, calculating numbers and creating pivot tables.

Other Requirements

• Proficient in advanced mathematical skills and logic. Aptitude for mathematics and have the ability to analyze, compare, and interpret facts and figures quickly.
• Advanced communication skills. Able to explain complex processes and calculations to lay people. Must communicate with internal and external parties in a professional manner.
• Primary language used to perform this job is English.

Physical Demands

• Vision (Near)

Work Environment

• Inside, air conditioned and heated office environment with cubical work areas. This position requires onsite / in person interactions and is not approved for remote work.
• Occasionally exposed to low noise levels as the work areas are arranged in an office environment.