Staff Accountant – Gypsum Management & Supply

Title of the Job: Staff Accountant

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Job Description: Position Summary:The Staff Accountant, reporting to the Controller, is responsible for accounts payable entry, general ledger journal entries, month-end close procedures, and analyzing balances in accounts for appropriateness. This position performs account reconciliations and is required to have detailed knowledge of all general ledger accounts and their contents. This position is required to meet all scheduled monthly financial reporting and tax deadlines, and provide accurate and timely analysis and research as needed. Excellent initiative and communication/collaboration skills, and a solid accounting background are important to this position as are intermediate to advanced skills in Excel and Word.Duties & Responsibilities:

• Bank Account Reconciliations and daily cash balancing
• American Express statement reconciliations
• Prepare various reports and analysis on a monthly and ad hoc basis
• Coordinate with numerous operations leaders across the organization
• Accounts Payable entry
• Reviewing and reconciling supplier statements, resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Generating and filing of various DMV and fleet returns i.e., highway use tax.
• Maintaining cash register at the Brooklyn office
• Helps in the required annual audits with internal and external auditors.
• Assisting with budget preparation.
• Completion of vendor applications to be signed by management.
• Coordinate the distribution of certificates of insurance.
• Complete customer insurance and indemnity agreements to be signed by management.
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• 0 – 1+ years of corporate accounting experience, experience with fixed asset accounting preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Core Competencies:

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
• Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others’ opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
• Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment 70% of the time.
• Will occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in. these situations.
• Constantly working in an office environment.

Required Cognitive Skills:

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to receive and analyze financial information.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Holidays & Vacation Days
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Development & Training Programs

This job description is subject to change at any time.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERLaunch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

Company Name: Gypsum Management & Supply

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