What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Mead Lumber?
Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50 operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.
- Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
- Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Establish and maintain accurate vendor account records.
- Assist branch locations with customer payment processing and deposit-related transactions.
- Review and verify the accuracy of monthly corporate credit card transaction coding.
- Review general ledger accounts to identify and correct discrepancies.
- Monitor and maintain sales tax transactions and supporting documentation.
- Assist with the preparation and filing of annual reports, including Personal Property Tax, Form 1099, Unclaimed Property, and Business Licenses.
- Associate’s degree in accounting or a related field required.
- One to three years of progressive accounting experience.
- Working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Ability to analyze accounting issues, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
- High level of integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and proprietary information.
Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
- Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Plan
- Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.