Staff Accountant

General Fasteners Company is looking to hire a full-time Staff Accountant. Would you like to join a stable and growing company where there is potential for career growth ? If so, please read on!

This Staff Accountant position earns a competitive starting wage and we also offer great benefits and perks , such as 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) option, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life insurance,  a down-to-earth casual environment, and a positive team-oriented culture . Our full-time employees also have access to medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options .

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A STAFF ACCOUNTANT

As a Staff Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the organization. In this role, you will analyze financial information and help ensure the accuracy of financial records while supporting the overall accounting function.

On a typical day, you may review financial data, assist with preparing financial reports, and help maintain accurate records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other financial activities. You will also support the preparation of monthly reports and financial statements, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.

You may assist with reconciling accounts, reviewing transactions, and helping address past due accounts through professional communication and follow up. This role also includes maintaining organized financial documentation and supporting various administrative activities related to accounting records and correspondence.

The ideal candidate is detail oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with financial data while collaborating with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• 2+ years of related experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Act as back-up for daily bank deposits, check runs, sales reports
• ADP payroll downloads and journal entries
• Balance sheet and P/L reconciliations and analysis
• Clear A/P checks
• Compile and process sales rep commission payments
• Complete sales/use tax filings and personal property tax filings
• Daily Costing and cost roll for parts (FIFO, standard costs, analysis of inventory variances, etc.)
• Maintain fixed asset listing
• Perform Journal entries
• Perform Cash Reconciliation
• Perform reconciliation of Petty cash
• Perform review of G/L for variances and investigate, as needed
• Prepare and process month end closing entries (expense accruals, WIP analysis, depreciation calculations, freight accruals, prepaid analysis, etc.)
• Provide supporting data and analysis as required for bank, year-end, and tax audits
• Run customer credit card payments for CIA customers and maintain miscellaneous customer accounts
• Set up Customer Master files and run credit references
• True-up inventory reports

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

• Experience with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel & Word
• Experience with Epicor
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy while meeting deadlines
• Must be self-directed and possess a high level of personal organization and drive
• Possess excellent communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal
• Interact well with employees at all levels within the organization and be able to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Willingness and ability to be flexible and adapt to changing job requirements
• Possess knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures and computer applications
• Possess knowledge of GAAP principles
• Possess a strong level of problem-solving skills

ABOUT GENERAL FASTENERS COMPANY
Founded in 1952, General Fasteners Company is a full-service distributor of Fasteners and Assembly Components. We excel at providing great products, superior customer service, customized Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, product testing, and engineering solutions for our valued customers. Our company culture plays a large part in our success. With 11 locations in North America, General Fasteners Company continues to provide these services to numerous companies throughout North America.
General Fasteners Company continues to find new and innovative ways to service our customers as we carry on the traditional values on which our company was founded. After 70 years, we continue to be a privately held Michigan corporation dedicated to helping our customers reach their strategic goals through inventory solutions.
We believe that happy, talented employees add value to our company . We do our best to hire friendly, down-to-earth people who make good team members. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development .

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this customer service job, please fill out our initial mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!