What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Tri-State Forest Products?
Senior Accountant
Location: Springfield, OH (Full-time |In-Office)
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Tri-State Forest Products is the leading wholesale building materials distributor in the Mid-West with 10 locations in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee specializing in engineered wood products. For 30 years we’ve been providing our brand of personal service accompanied by high quality products to the Tri-State market areas. Tri-State Forest Products is a family owned and operated business. If you want to feel appreciated and valued while working with a great team, Tri-State is the place to be!
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing wholesale lumber company in the Springfield area. This role reports directly to the director of accounting and is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and maintaining strong internal controls.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and timely production of monthly financial statements
- Monitor actual spending against budgeted allocations and provide variance analysis
- Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and company accounting policies
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to minimize risk of errors, omissions, and fraud
- Coordinate with the accounting team to ensure daily and weekly tasks are completed accurately and on schedule
- Assist with the preparation of the annual budget
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
- Proven experience in financial reporting and general ledger management
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Experience developing and enforcing internal controls
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and leadership skills
Benefits:
- Medical & Prescription coverage
- Dental & Vision Coverage
- Hospital & Accident Coverage
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, & Children)
- Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Additional Group Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Immediately Available Upon Hire)
- Holiday Pay
- Traditional & Roth 401k Options w/ annual company match Employee Referral Program
**This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the individuals assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change the duties and responsibilities of this job to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
**Tri-State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.