Staff Accountant

Overview

Essex Brownell is a global distributor of magnet wire, connectivity cable, lead wire, motors, drives, electrical and electronic insulation, tapes, repair parts, as well as shop and test equipment. Over the course of our 90-year history we have built key supplier relationships across many industries to ensure the highest level of quality to help businesses through innovation, supply management, and services.

Essex Brownell owns and operates distribution centers in 11 states, as well as Mexico and Canada, to ensure that no matter where you are we can help facilitate prompt delivery of products to go right into your manufacturing lines.

Essex Brownell is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Staff Accountant to join our Accounting/AP Team. In this role, you will leverage your knowledge and experience to support cash management and application processes, month end close and other key functions necessary for the continued success of our Accounting/AP Team.

• Month End Close
  • Complete journal entries
  • Complete monthly reporting
  • Complete account reconciliations
• Audit Assistance
• Prepare freight accounting schedules and entries
• Process invoices from suppliers
• Manage credit card program for card users through the bank and ERP system
• Key Resource in new ERP launch
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s in accounting or finance
• Strong self-starter and ability to work independently, including ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines with accurate and complete information
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong analytical skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience in ERP systems
• 2 years’ experience in accounting or a related field

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.