What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounting Specialist position at Henry A. Petter Supply Company?
About Us
Henry A. Petter Supply Company, founded in 1890, is now in its fifth generation of family ownership and is proud to be one of the region's most trusted industrial distributors. Headquartered in Paducah, KY, with nine branch locations across seven states, we supply marine, MRO, material handling, and industrial products backed by specialized services through our affiliate companies. Our tenured team and lasting customer relationships set us apart.
Job Summary
The Senior Accounting Specialist owns a defined accounting function (e.g., full-cycle accounts payable, accounts receivable, or fixed assets) with minimal supervision, performs account reconciliations, and supports the month-end and year-end close process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Own assigned accounting functions with minimal day-to-day supervision.
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Perform full account reconciliations, including bank, credit card, and intercompany accounts.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures within assigned deadlines.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies independently, escalating only unusual or high-risk items.
- Support special projects such as system implementations or process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- 2 years of accounting experience
- Intermediate-to-advanced Excel and ERP system skills.
- Experience supporting month-end close processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- Experience working directly with customers on accounts receivable and collections
- Experience preparing audit schedules or supporting an external audit.
Skills Required
- Full-cycle functional ownership of accounts receivable processes
- Account reconciliation
- Knowledge of GAAP
- Independent discrepancy resolution
- Audit support
Decision-Making Authority
Independent judgment within their owned functional area and established accounting policy; escalates policy exceptions, unusual transactions, and matters affecting the close timeline to the Accounting Supervisor.
Work Location: In person
Work Location: In person