Staff Accountant

Position Summary

Lift Solutions Holdings is a provider of end-to-end industrial lifting solutions. Lift Solutions’ offering includes OSHA mandated inspection, aftermarket services and parts for overhead cranes and other lifting equipment, and crane equipment. We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team.

The Staff Accountant will play a pivotal role in the central finance team, supporting multiple business units assisting with day-to-day accounting duties. This position will report to the Regional Controller, with a dotted line reporting to the Corporate Controller. This individual can be based out of our office in either Neenah, WI or Conshohocken, PA with the option to work from home at least 3 days a week if desired.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables in compliance with GAAP.
• Administer and maintain ongoing commission programs.
• Maintain fixed asset records and record monthly depreciation.
• Assist with treasury duties including bank reconciliations.
• Execute the implementation and management of an inventory cycle counting program.
• Prepare analysis and explanation of monthly P&L variances.
• Record intercompany activity and allocations as needed.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to outside agencies on an as needed basis to ensure timely and accurate filing of all financial statement reporting obligations.
• Work closely with the Controller in establishing and maintaining the Company’s internal controls.
• Constantly improve the automation of the accounting and reporting processes.
• Interact daily with team members throughout the company to discuss new transactions and resolve accounting issues as they arise.
• Develop documents and maintain various accounting policies and procedures as necessary.
• Support in the research of the accounting treatment for complex or non-routine transactions.
• Perform other duties and assist with special projects on an as needed basis.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in accounting required.
• Exposure to shared service model is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong sense of commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, reliability, teamwork and flexibility.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop junior accounting staff as needed.
• Travel to other business unit locations as needed for physical inventories.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Current and relevant ERP system experience required. Experience with Sage 100 is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Excel and other MS Office products at least at intermediate level.