Accountant II - Hybrid

Overview

If you are looking to be part of a company focused on making our roads and communities safer, apply to join our team of talented individuals today!

What TAPCO has to offer you

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time (starting day one)
• Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
• 401K Plan with Employer Match (fully vested on day one)
• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Quarterly Company Events and Lunches
• Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee

What you will accomplish as an Accountant II at TAPCO:

The Accountant II performs advanced accounting, financial reporting, and analytical activities that support accurate financial statements and informed business decision-making. This role applies professional accounting judgment to ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.

This position independently supports month-end and year-end close activities and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting department. This position reports directly to the Controller and works collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial close and reporting, lead and perform key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts and analyzes balances to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP.
• Supports the preparation and review of financial statements
  , identifying trends, variances, and potential issues, and assisting in corrective actions as needed.
• Prepares and maintains financial, costing, and operational reports
  , providing analysis to support management decision-making.
• Performs complex bank and account reconciliations
  , investigates variances, and ensures timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepares, reviews, and files sales and use tax returns
  , ensuring compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
• Maintains fixed asset records
  , including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Assists with departmental organization and workflow management
  , contributing to process improvements, documentation, and internal controls.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures
  , including expense reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Supports budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis
  , working with management to track performance against financial targets.

Required Experience and Knowledge/ Skills/Ability:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward professional certification preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience with responsibility for general ledger accounting, complex reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close in accordance with GAAP.
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements, including variance analysis, trend identification, and support of management decision-making.
• Hands-on experience with sales and use tax filings, fixed asset accounting (capitalization, depreciation, disposals), and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, and assisting in the development and documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, process efficiency, and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

About Us

At TAPCO, we aim to enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. We are driven to save lives! Are you looking for a career where you can earn a great wage based on experience and performance, your contributions are recognized, and you will have growth potential? Then choose TAPCO!

As an EEO Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status or other acceptable taglines in all printed employment advertisements.

If any assistance is needed with the application process, please contact TAPCO HR at