What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Laudisi Enterprises?
Now Hiring an Accountant in Loris, South Carolina!
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We, Laudisi, the parent company of Smokingpipes.com, Laudisi Distribution Group, Caldwell Cigars, Cornell & Diehl, Peterson of Dublin, and Low Country Pipe & Cigar, are looking for an analytical and detail-oriented individual to join our Accounting team as an Accountant.
Your responsibilities will include preparing journal entries, accounts payable, and leading the monthly close process. Given Laudisi's dynamic and fast-growing environment, the Accountant must be adaptable and prepared to take on additional responsibilities as needed. If you’re a self-starter with a healthy obsession for accuracy, order, and consistency, we invite you to apply to join a growing business in an exciting industry.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive salary. We know what it takes to attract top talent.
- Full benefits package. We offer great rates on Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Stellar 401k program. We match your contributions 1:1 up to 4% — with no vesting period!
- Passionate work culture. Work alongside a growing team of seriously awesome people who love what they do (we call ourselves Laudisians).
- Tuition reimbursement. Want to further develop your skills and education? We can help you get there through our tuition reimbursement program.
- Referral program. We incentivize referrals because if you’re awesome, the people you know probably are, too.
- Year-end bonuses. Last, but certainly not least, we award year-end bonuses — your contributions matter, and your effort does not go unnoticed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Accountant will assist the Accounting team in overseeing the company's financial data and compliance. Daily and periodical duties will include:
- Review monthly bookkeeping and finance deliverables
- Assist with timely and accurate month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and generating financial reports
- Identify and recommend improvements to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues and provide guidance
- Presentations to company leadership and special projects as needed
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in accounting from a four-year college or university
- Experience: 1-5 years of private corporate accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue recognition and cost accounting.
- Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO) or other modern accounting software i.e. Oracle NetSuite, Sage Intacct, etc
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced level)
- Working knowledge of Google Suite and MS 365
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Familiarity with QuickBooks Automation and Third-Party Tools
- Familiarity with foreign currency exchange
- Familiarity with international freight, customs, and brokerage
- Familiarity with multi-state sales and use tax returns
- Familiarity with excise tax returns
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possesses strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills
- Possesses exceptional communication skills
- Maintains a personable, professional, and detail-oriented approach to work
- Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization
- Consistently demonstrates punctuality and reliability
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
If you share our core values—Passion, Intrepidity, Creativity, Idealism, Wisdom—apply today!
Look, we’re super passionate about the things we do—for many of us, that includes the things we buy, make, and sell, chiefly pipes, pipe tobacco, and cigars. Lots of us smoke tobacco at Laudisi, and there will be times when you must work in smoking areas. Please consider whether you are comfortable working around smoke and tobacco before applying for this position. Check us out and apply at corporate.laudisi.com
Applicants being considered must pass a criminal background check. Our hiring and employment practices are based solely on job-related criteria, and we do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.