Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accountant will play an important role supporting the Corporate office financial team, by helping record financial transactions and reconciling them timely and accurately in the monthly closing process in accordance with company accounting policies and GAAP. This role prepares SOX controls in compliance with company policy. Additionally, this role will support financial statement variance analysis.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Record accounting transactions timely and accurately, including journal entries related to Corporate office cash transactions, recurring journal entries and other transactions as required. Ensure supporting documentation and compliance with SOX controls.
• Prepare balance sheet accounting reconciliations utilizing Blackline account reconciliation tool.
• Assist with reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures for the Corporate office.
• Support fixed asset tracking, reconciliation and reporting processes for the Corporate office.
• Assist with intercompany transactions related to Corporate office.
• Assist with external and internal audits as necessary.
• Perform and document SOX controls in compliance with the company policy.
• Assist with financial statement analysis, including business risks, drivers, and impacts.
• Serve as key business partner for Corporate office team. Assist finance team to support local leadership through collaboration.
• Assist with identification and implementation efforts to improve financial processes.
• Live Our Values – role modeling our mission, vision, and values. Adhering to our company code of conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other related degree is required.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting and / or finance experience required.
• Experience working in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics GP or NetSuite preferred), experience with consolidations & reporting (HFM preferred), experience with account reconciliation tools (Blackline preferred).

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Ability to problem solve independently and resourcefully.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to think analytically.
• Ability to break down problems and provide recommendations for solutions.
• Function efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, specifically in pivot tables, vlook-ups, formulas, and functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Verbal Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is an Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: the use of fingers to pick or type, walking, talking, and hearing.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard

Perks That Go the Extra Mile :
At RealTruck, we take care of our people—because they drive our success. Enjoy great benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start). Need balance? We’ve got wellbeing days and parental leave. Want to grow? Take advantage of educational reimbursement. Plus, earn referral bonuses and score exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products. Great benefits. Great people. Even better careers.

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.