What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Current Lighting?
Current has completed the acquisition of Hubbell® Incorporated’s commercial and industrial (C&I) lighting business, creating a premier end-to-end lighting solutions business. This brought together two iconic businesses with deep innovation heritage, strong brands and application expertise and allows Current to be strategically positioned to now focus all investments into lighting and controls solutions. We have an enhanced distribution footprint and digital tools to service customer needs more easily, quickly and efficiently, and strong new product pipelines and shared patented technologies to deliver added value to customers. Primary office locations are Cleveland, OH and Greenville, SC, with centers of expertise locations in Austin, TX, and Quebec, Canada. Manufacturing operations reside in Hendersonville, NC, Plympton, MA, Christiansburg, VA, Acuna, MX and Tijuana, MX.
Work location is Greenville, SC with onsite requirement of a minimum of four days per week in the office.
Job Description
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the company’s day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations under USGAAP. The ideal candidate has at least two years of hands-on accounting experience and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post routine and adjusting journal entries to the general ledger.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank statements, and payroll accounts on a monthly basis.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Assist with payroll tax related functions and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Collaborate with team members, including outsourced accounting partners in India.
- Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
- Assist with audits and provide documentation as requested.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to efficiency initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on accounting experience.
- Proficiency in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation processes.
- Familiarity with accounting software. Experience with SAP is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.