Accountant

CSW’s Engineered Building Solutions segment manufactures custom architectural building components and innovative firestopping and smoke-rated products that help protect people. Safety and code compliance are top of mind for architects, engineers and contractors. Our purposeful brands combine functionality with aesthetically pleasing designs for the construction, refurbishment, and modernization of buildings. Our brands include Balco, Greco Architectural Metal Products, and Smoke Guard.

Position Summary
The Staff Accountant position is part of Smoke Guard Inc’s Accounting team. This role is responsible for providing accounting support to the organization and assisting the Controller with daily accounting functions such as compilation and analysis of financial data, preparation of journal entries, and fixed asset and accounts receivable accounting, as well as internal company SOX coordination.

Responsibilities
• Perform general and cost accounting activities using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and industry best practices
• Interpret and apply policies and procedures and ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX regulations
• Prepare and track monthly journal entries for accruals, expenditures, and reclassifications as needed
• Maintain capital asset accounting system and inventory system
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation
• Recognize and resolve accounting discrepancies and prepare reconciling journal entries
• Process Accounts Receivable invoicing weekly and assist with collections issues as needed
• Perform month-end and quarter-end closing on a timely basis (including PBCs)
• Participate in year-end physical inventory activities
• Assist Accounts Payable personnel as needed
• Assist Controller with special projects and process improvement
• Gather information, research transactions, and perform analysis of financial data
• This role may require other job duties to be performed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel in this role.

Qualifications (Knowledge & Skills)
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SOX requirements, cost accounting, and best practices in Accounting & Finance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and a high level of proficiency in Excel
• Ability to read and understand technical forms and financial reports
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to complete work within assigned timeframes
• A strong sense of teamwork and willingness to help out other team members as needed
• High level of confidentiality

Education
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required, but an Associate's degree in Accounting may be considered if the candidate has significant experience in the areas listed above.
• CPA certification is preferred

Experience
• 3 or more years of progressive experience in accounting roles, including Accounts Receivable; performing financial analysis and reporting; compliance with SOX requirements and internal controls is required
• Experience performing cost accounting or other accounting activities for a manufacturing organization is preferred
• Experience utilizing MS Excel, accounting software (Great Plains preferred), and other financial reporting systems required (such as Blackline)

Work Environment
• Physical Conditions:
o This position works in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment, and is seated for long periods of time.

• Location:
o This role is located at our office in Boise, ID. Employees must be present at the office and available to perform the essential functions of their jobs whenever they are scheduled to work.

Other Requirements
• Candidates who receive an offer of employment must successfully pass a background check and drug screen
• Must have finger dexterity
• Must be able to reach, bend, kneel, and crouch occasionally
• Must be able to safely lift 40 pounds

At CSW Industrials our employees enjoy the following benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, life insurance, paid time off program with paid holidays and vacation, and various wellness programs. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for long-term wealth building. Additionally, our continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

Smoke Guard, a CSW Industrials Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.