Who is Cameron Ashley Building Products?
Cameron Ashley is a customer-focused wholesale distributor of roofing, insulation, gypsum, siding, and other specialty building products. We deliver an industry leading portfolio of marquee brands to customers in the lumber and building materials industry. Cameron Ashley operates a network of more than 50 distribution centers stocking large quantities of building materials locally throughout the United States. We feature a variety of customer-focused delivery options under the same day or next day FAST delivery banner. Our relationship-based approach rewards customers with their PLUS® Points loyalty program, FREE merchandising, as well as purchasing and show incentives.
We work each day to exceed our customer expectations in a fun and rewarding environment. That means a laid-back atmosphere, casual dress, and open communication where employees are empowered to win every day. We offer a full benefits package including ample vacation and sick time, paid medical, dental, and vision, 401K match, and much more!
We look for passionate individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a customer-focused environment.
At Cameron Ashley we Play To Win!
So, who is ready to join our Team and compete every day?
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary function of this position is to apply generally accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and to ensure appropriate accounting and internal control procedures. This position is also responsible for overseeing the outsourced preparation and filing of the Company’s sales and use tax returns, business personal property tax returns, and state and federal tax returns and estimates, as well as making tax payments in an accurate and timely manner. Additionally, the position is responsible for the reconciliation of sales and use tax accounts, and conducting tax research and reporting in the event of a tax audit.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain general ledgers for one or more companies including processing adjusting journal entries
• Maintain, analyze, and reconcile subsidiary and general ledger accounts
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Assist employees in the field with accounting related questions or processes
• Complete monthly and year end closing process for one or more companies’ financial records
• Periodically assist with physical inventories or branch procedural reviews either in person out in the field or remotely from the support center
• Assist finance team with the preparation of annual budgets using management input
• Maintain fixed asset database for one or more companies, including preparing purchase and disposition journal entries, deprecation entries, maintain depreciation schedules, updating and reconciling asset accounts, utilizing fixed asset accounting software
• Prepare reports of the company’s workers compensation and property/casualty claims in order to record and report the monthly claims activity to management
• Assist CFO and VP of Finance with various treasury activities
• Download and record monthly treasury transactions for multiple bank accounts
• Prepare bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts and resolve any discrepancies
• Prepare annual financial audit and tax return support schedules as requested by outside accounting firm
• Coordinate outsourced monthly sales tax return preparation work and approve returns for filing and payments made by outsourced bill payment provider
• Coordinate outsourced annual personal property tax return preparation work and file returns
• Make corporate federal and state estimated tax payments and tax return payments
• Calculate use tax liability on certain asset purchases and record liability and report to outsourced tax preparer for filing
• Assist management team with registering new branch and branch relocations with state and local tax authorities
• Review and research any tax notices and bills with the assistance of outside accounting firm
• Reconcile sales and use tax general ledger accounts
• Provide support in sales tax and property tax audits
• Other responsibilities as assigned

TECHNOLOGY

• Electronic Email Software
• Office Suite Technology

SKILLS

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

WORK ACTIVITIES

• Interacting With Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
• Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or CPA license a plus
• 3 - 5 years Financial or Public Accounting experience
• Experience working in distribution industry preferred
• Considerable knowledge of accounting practices and principles
• Working knowledge of sales and use tax laws and practices
• Ability to prepare financial statements and work independently to apply accounting practice and theory
• Ability to analyze financial data with an attention to detail and accuracy
• Judgment and problem-solving skills and experience with various accounting and business application systems
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel (create pivot tables, vlookups, write/manipulate complex formulas)
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass drug test and background verifications
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship for any length of time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finder, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and paid time off. Cameron Ashley is an equal opportunity employer. Employment with the Company is always at-will.

• This description reflects the assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned.