Description
Position Summary
We are a generator service company with branches across the United States. We are seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Accountant to join our corporate accounting team and support the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting across our multi-branch operations. This role will also play a key part in integrating new acquisitions, including purchase accounting and opening balance sheet reconciliations, and in strengthening our accounting processes and internal controls as the company grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and other required or ad hoc financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Drive the monthly general ledger close process, including account reconciliations and preparation and posting of journal entries, and incorporate close process improvements using FloQast and other tools.
- Perform monthly variance analysis (actual vs. budget) and review material variances with the Accounting Manager and CFO; investigate discrepancies by coordinating with relevant departments.
- Evaluate accounting systems and procedures; recommend and implement improvements to strengthen internal controls and increase efficiency.
- Provide accounting support to management by clarifying expense-related issues and ensuring proper treatment of transactions.
- Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors during annual and interim audits.
- Prepare and file sales tax returns for multiple states and ensure timely compliance.
- Support purchase accounting and other M&A activities, including building out accounting systems and opening balance sheet reconciliations for new acquisitions.
- Support accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including adjustments research and invoice review.
- Support annual compliance processes, including business licenses and annual reports.
- Maintain accurate vendor and customer master data within the accounting system.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements.
Requirements
Education and Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-branch/multi-division organization.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
- CPA or active pursuit of CPA licensure preferred.
- Microsoft Office suite, advanced Excel skills. Data analytics certificates/experience a plus.
- Experience with NetSuite, Avalara, Sage 100, QuickBooks, and Salesforce a plus.
- Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and an entrepreneurial mindset; thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment.