Overview In this role you will support day-to-day accounting operations to ensure financial integrity and timely reporting. You will work within the accounting team to manage reconciliations, close processes, and payroll, while partnering with cross-functional groups to resolve issues. The position combines hands-on accounting with leadership responsibilities, guiding two accounting coordinators. You will influence financial accuracy in a fast-paced environment and contribute to a culture of compliance and reliability. This is an opportunity to shape financial operations in a long-established distribution company.
Responsibilities- Perform daily accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records
- Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Prepare bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes
- Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation
- Manage a staff of 2 accounting coordinators
- Assist with inventory accounting, including reconciliations and adjustments
- Review invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation for accuracy
- Monitor customer accounts and assist with collections as needed
- Assist with financial reporting and preparation of management reports
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies
- Maintain organized accounting files and documentation
- Partner with an external HR counsel service on employee relations and compliance matters
- Support internal management on workplace conduct, policy adherence, and employee communications
- Work closely with operations, purchasing, sales, and management to resolve financial issues
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
- 7+ years of accounting experience - accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, payroll, and general ledger accounting
- Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
- Experience using ERP systems
- Strong Excel skills including formulas, sorting, filtering, and spreadsheets
- Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- leadership
- attention to detail
- analytical thinking
- ERP systems
- Excel advanced skills
- general ledger accounting
