Senior Accountant

Description

This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer, Down to Earth Distributors, Inc. The position is full time, non-exempt and eligible for overtime.

The General Ledger Accountant is an integral part of the Accounting team and carries responsibilities of accurate, consistent, timely and proper (in accordance with GAAP) recordkeeping of all financial activities through management of the company general ledger.
This position will require the ability to understand the integrative nature of the general ledger and assess the impact of all of the activities in the context of the overall financial reporting picture.
Core attributes for this role include inquisitive & investigative nature, high personal integrity, ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, ability to communicate in a clear, professional and accurate manner and working as an effective representative of the department and the company.

• Performs Month-End close for entire company
• Coordinates closing schedule and requirements with others as needed
• Reviews, analyzes and ensures accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the month and year-end close. Responsibilities include full cycle accounting resulting in accurate and timely reporting of the three core financial statements.
• Performs bank reconciliation on monthly basis. Reconcile and resolve all items on the statement. ? Perform all payroll and employee-related reporting. Engages with CFO and HR on employee payroll & benefits administration Duties include SAIF reporting, quarterly federal/state tax payments and other external reporting
• Work closely with Retail, A/R and A/P Accountants to ensure accurate data is entered into General Ledger. Ensures accuracy and integrity of financial information housed in the G/L through managing, reviewing and monitoring entries while working closely with department counterparts and managers from external departments. Duties will include discussing and determining proper accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP. Management of inventory accounting is included in this area of responsibility.
• Manage daily transfer of Retail sales into SAGE/MAS. Work with Retail as needed on sales transfer, invoice processing and administration of Retail’s software (Retail Pro)
• Demonstrated strategic management acumen providing insights and recommendations to providing insights and recommendations to help drive stronger financial performance
• Serve as backup to Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable personnel
• SAGE 100 oversight. Works with senior management and IT to ensure all SAGE/MAS tools and functionality perform correctly. Insight and support on ERP upgrade as needed.
• CPA Financial Review. Working with the CFO, coordinate year-end financial package and communication with external CPA firm. Liaise with CFO and CPA on GAAP-related treatment and reporting.
• Fixed Assets. Ensure accurate and complete capture of all assets to be capitalized and their related depreciation in accordance with company policy and GAAP
• Communicate with co-workers, management, vendors and others in a courteous, timely and professional manner
• Maintains high level of confidentiality on all areas of company financial performance, cash management and business practices
• Performs other duties as assigned

• College diploma, CPA or equivalent experience in office and administrative environment
• Able to qualify for employment following standard immigration protocols and a background check
• Knowledge of GAAP, accounts payable, purchasing and inventory principles
• Requires a minimum of 4 years of accounting experience in similar roles or responsibilities
• Must be detail-oriented, willingness to take initiative, work independently and work well with others
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must possess maturity, patience and good judgment in order to respond to the requests and questions from other department staff
• Proficient in the use of general corporate accounting software tools including an aptitude for learning new tools and/or processes as required in this role. Proficient with a personal computer using windows-based tools including Excel, Word and Outlook
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to new technologies and software as required
• General positive upbeat attitude