What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Reece, Inc.?
Who We Are Working at Reece & Fortiline means being part of a growing global company that brings our purpose and values to life every day. We celebrate our team members living our values and provide opportunities to build a long and remarkable career. We’re proud to support essential industries helping bring clean air and water to everyone. To learn more about our purpose and values, visit our career site at https://careers.reece.com/us/ OVERVIEW: The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for applying accounting principles to assist in the preparation and processing of accounting transactions, preparing schedules to analyze information, and assist in creating financial reports for a multi legal entity corporation. This position reports to the Controller. RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain accurate Balance Sheet account reconciliations (including bank statements). Prepare journal entries and perform variance analysis and review of various accounts during month-end close process. Support finance, upper management, and other partners Ensure various journal entries (non inventory/cost of sales) are recorded using US GAAP. Participate in month-end, half-year, and year-end reporting, preparing accruals and schedules and submitting monthly and ad hoc financial reporting packages as directed by management. Prepare audit schedules and assist with requests as directed by management. Assist with other tasks and duties as they may arise. May include any or all of the following areas: Record and track all Fixed Assets purchases, transfers, disposals, WIP, and depreciation. Prepare deferred rent, leasing journal entries, and analysis. Reconcile property tax accruals. Prepare calculation for payroll/commissions and insurance related accruals. Calculation and reconciliation of prepaid expenses. Calculation and reconciliation of customer rebates. Prepare tax schedules for outside tax firm as requested. Assist in conversion to new ERP and financial management system as needed. Education/Experience: BS in Accounting or related Finance area required CPA license required 3 years of public, or a combination of public and industry accounting experience, ideally with multi-site business. Big 4 experience preferred. Language Ability: Ability to analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with various levels in the organization. This position is a point of contact for financial questions from other divisions within the organization. Math Ability: Ability to effectively apply mathematical concepts such as described by the job responsibilities described above. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Excellent analytical skills, ability to quickly understand P & L reports and isolate issues. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Prior experience with Workday a plus, but not required. OTHER KEY COMPETENCIES: Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment. Organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities. Following is a list of physical and mental requirements identified as necessary to achieve the essential functions of this role: Attendance – Ability to maintain the scheduled days and hours, including onsite presence at the assigned location as specified. Physical Capacities – Lift up to 25 pounds on occasion, sitting and standing for extended periods. Operation of Office Equipment — Job requires operation of equipment common to office settings, including computers, copiers, and other office equipment, including Near Vision, Manual Dexterity, and working in proximity to equipment. Oral Communication Skills – Speaking, Speech Clarity, and Speech Recognition. Written Communication Skills – Writing, Reading and Written Comprehension, and Written Expression. Mental Capacities – Achievement/Effort, Active Listening, Adaptability/Flexibility, Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Category Flexibility, Concern for Others, Cooperation and Coordination, Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Dependability, Independence, Inductive Reasoning, Information Ordering, Initiative, Innovation, Maintenance of Relationships, Integrity, Oral Comprehension and Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Selective Attention, Self-Control, Service Orientation, Social Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Stress Tolerance, Support, and Time Management. Our commitment to excellent customer service is just part of our story. We’re also dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our associates! One of the ways we do this is by offering a variety of high-quality benefits for our associates and their families. All full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits: Medical and Dental Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts Company-paid Life Insurance Short Term Disability 401(k) Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) - plus paid holidays Parental Leave Voluntary benefits: Vision Long-term Disability Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Additional Voluntary Benefits through Corestream We're an equal opportunity employer and we welcome diversity and inclusion! Reece USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer— Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, and any other status protected by law. At Reece, we are dedicated to helping our customers build a stronger, safer, and more comfortable future. With over 100 years of customer-first focus, we empower our people to make an impact every day. Whether you’re helping our trade customers with essential products or supporting our network from the Dallas-based Support Center, you’ll be part of a team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a “get it done” attitude. Join us in improving lives through expert service, quality products, and a commitment to excellence across the plumbing, HVAC, Bath Kitchen and waterworks industries. Reece is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.