The Staff Accountant will maintain and execute various financial procedures, including month-end closings, budget preparation, and general ledger management. They will also provide support to the Accounting team and CFO while managing accounts payable and tax reporting.
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
Cash management including bank account reconciliations and cash forecast
Sending Wires and ACH payments to approved vendors
Manage AP process
Manage US and Canadian Sales Tax accounts to ensure timely and accurate reporting
Manage Intercompany account
Review general ledger accounts and balance sheet reconciliations to prepare adjusting journal entries as part of the month-end close process
Posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals
Processing monthly promotions
Assisting with internal controls evaluations
Manage company vehicles and tag & title process
Preparing yearly 1099’s
Other tasks as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor/CFO
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:
Clear understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Experience with accounting systems
Accounts Payable and Cash Management experience
Skills:
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent customer service skills
Strong organizational, time management and analytical skills
Strong leadership skills
Abilities:
Ability to multi-task with a keen attention to detail
Ability to recommend process improvement opportunities where necessary
Ability to coach and mentor other members of the Accounting team
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
Develops positive and productive relationships with all internal departments and field staff
Develops positive and productive relationships with UK teams
External
Encourages positive relationships with dealers, customers and vendors
AUTHORITY
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
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred; or Associates Degree and 2-3 years’ experience in this field
ADP Certifications a plus
AS400 knowledge is a plus
TRAINING
Triumph Academy
Internal systems training (Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Citrix/SUN, Infor, AS400, etc.)
Banking website and processes
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
This position is based out of our Atlanta office
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
Ability to perform basic job duties in an office setting
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