Associate Accountant

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As an Associate Accountant, you will ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, analyzing, and reconciling transactions and GL balances. You are responsible for creating and delivering financial information as requested and on a periodic basis. Additionally, you will be involved in the documenting, testing, accounting and reporting for software accounting.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
(% of Time)

General accounting duties. (70%)

• Performing Accounts Payable processes ensure all invoices are processed in accordance to the company policy and procedure. Investigate and resolve variances. Implement measures to prevent further variances.
• Bill customer orders and invoicing. Monitor key vendors to minimize late fees and maximize discounts in accordance to terms and conditions.
• Monitor freight invoices for accuracy and timeliness. Correct issues timely.
• Work with the receiving department to assure timeliness and accuracy of receipt document. Investigate discrepancies and help resolve as needed.
• Perform general accounting duties and special projects as needed
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts, booking any adjusting entries as needed
• Prepare PBC for both internal and external auditors.

Document and maintain work procedure with manager’s guidance. (15%)

Code invoices for AP processing and reconcile with source; assist in PO process and AP process. (10%)

Prepare and book monthly/quarterly journal entries; reconcile data input from various sources for data integrity and reasonableness check prior to booking. (5%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Associate’s degree or higher in accounting or related field is preferred.
• 1 or more years of accounting experience in a manufacturing business, preferably in accounts payables
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Analysis / Reasoning:
  Ability to analyze and collect data. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, discounts, interest, commissions, ratios, proportions, percentages.
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to have attention to detail and ensure accuracy of information. Ability to identify options for solving a problem and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses.
• Accountability & Dependability:
  Ability to meet productivity standards, deadlines and work schedules. Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and respect the privacy of others. Ability to fulfill all commitments made to peers, co-workers, and supervisor. Ability to hold self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Self-Management / Prioritization:
  Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities upon direction. Ability to set well-defined and realistic personal goals. Ability to set priorities, goals and timetables to achieve maximum productivity. Ability to be self-directed to solve business issues.
• Computer / Software
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work in a Microsoft software environment. Excellent Microsoft Excel experience to include vLookups, Pivot Tables, IF statements, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be…