What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at SPS Companies, Inc. / Steel and Pipe Supply?
SPS Companies, Inc. / Steel and Pipe Supply is one of the nation's leading steel companies. We buy, sell, and process steel in huge volumes, and we run our business with cutting-edge tools and technology.
In the Corporate Accounting Department, we do the dirty work not many others consider. We get into the weeds with every accounting transaction to ensure thoroughness and accuracy. Not only does the Company need and expect that from us – even more, this is how we roll. We take great pride in the precise and timely excellence with which we deliver our work.
The work requires diligence and speed, and expectations are very high. At the same time, though, we thoroughly enjoy the work, we enjoy each other, and we have a lot of fun together while we are at work.
If you are a thorough transactional accounting expert who thrives when the stakes are high, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.
***This is an in-person, on-site position based in Manhattan, KS - not a remote-work position***
What’s in it for You
- Excellent Base Pay
- Profit Sharing incentive bonus program
- Highly competitive medical insurance
- 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6% of your gross pay – best in class platform and app
- Health Savings Account with a generous company match.
- Excellent dental and vision insurance
- 100% company-paid life, disability, and AD&D insurance. It costs you nothing.
- Six voluntary insurance options to protect your family your way.
- 3 weeks of paid vacation every year
- 1 week of paid personal leave every year
- 8 paid company holidays per year
- Learning and Development – learn all aspects of Corporate Accounting; learn the business; take on more responsibility as your knowledge and experience expands
What You'll Do
- Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for month end close, including recurring entries, accruals, and payroll entries.
- Process daily cash movements between all accounts and companies.
- Responsible for sales tax filings, exemption management and sales tax audits.
- Assist with financial audits throughout the year
- Reconcile and post Concur expense reports and handle all credit card requests.
- Entry of leases for ASC 842 accounting, reconciliation and general ledger entries.
- Responsible for fixed asset reconcilement and reporting and maintaining the BNA system
- Back up all other desks in accounting department.
- Reconcile bank accounts and research and resolve discrepancies.
- Quarterly payroll filings
What You Bring
Required:
- 5 years in general ledger accounting and accounts payable experience
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Highly detail oriented and thorough
- Humble team player with a team and others first attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong drive for results; expects a lot from one’s self and holds self accountable to consistently delivering excellent work products with great speed
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
- High adaptability
- Experience with SAP
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA Minorities/Female/Disabilities/Veterans
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