PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: As an experienced member of the Accounting team, the Staff Accountant will maintain and execute a variety of financial procedures, including assisting with annual budget preparation, month-end and year-end closings, third-party audits, tax returns, general ledger entries, forecasting, bank reconciliations and payroll. This individual will provide support to the Accounting Associates, Accounting Supervisor and CFO.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Cash management including bank account reconciliations and cash forecast
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Sending Wires and ACH payments to approved vendors
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Manage AP process
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Manage US and Canadian Sales Tax accounts to ensure timely and accurate reporting
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Manage Intercompany account
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Review general ledger accounts and balance sheet reconciliations to prepare adjusting journal entries as part of the month-end close process
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Posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals
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Processing monthly promotions
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Assisting with internal controls evaluations
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Manage company vehicles and tag & title process
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Preparing yearly 1099’s
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Other tasks as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor/CFO
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Knowledge:
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Clear understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
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Experience with accounting systems
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Accounts Payable and Cash Management experience
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Skills:
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Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Excel
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Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
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Excellent customer service skills
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Strong organizational, time management and analytical skills
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Strong leadership skills
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Abilities:
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Ability to multi-task with a keen attention to detail
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Ability to recommend process improvement opportunities where necessary
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Ability to coach and mentor other members of the Accounting team
RELATIONSHIPS
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Internal:
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Develops positive and productive relationships with all internal departments and field staff
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Develops positive and productive relationships with UK teams
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External
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Encourages positive relationships with dealers, customers and vendors
AUTHORITY
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Authority to work independently and according to the scope of the role. Complex and financial decisions are limited by a consult and approval of management
EDUCATION
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred; or Associates Degree and 2-3 years’ experience in this field
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ADP Certifications a plus
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AS400 knowledge is a plus
TRAINING
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Triumph Academy
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Internal systems training (Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Citrix/SUN, Infor, AS400, etc.)
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Banking website and processes
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
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This position is based out of our Atlanta office
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This job will occasionally require more than a traditional 40 hours per week, including some requirements on weekends, both of which can be done remotely
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Ability to perform basic job duties in an office setting
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Ability to lift 10 lbs.
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Sitting, standing, walking, bending at the knee