Senior Accountant

Description

 Senior Accountant – Bloomington, MN 

Johnstone Supply – The Heartland Group is currently hiring a Senior Accountant based out of Bloomington, MN. This individual ensures the efficient operation of the company by performing day-to-day Senior Accountant duties, in addition to other administrative, operational, and clerical functions. 

At Johnstone Supply - The Heartland Group, we value dependable, humble, and passionately serving employees, while having fun! We are continually growing and believe in providing opportunities for results-oriented individuals willing to successfully do the work. 

We offer a competitive wage and benefits package including,

· Discounted Health, Dental and Voluntary Vision with employee contribution

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Holidays

· Voluntary Basic Life and AD&D coverage

· 401K plan with company match up to 4%

** Full job description is available upon request.

Requirements

 Senior Accountant Duties:

• Prepare sales tax returns for multiple states using Avalara software.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and close out accounting period.
• Balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly departmental reporting accurately and timely.
• Performs regular reconciliation of bank statements to ensure proper posting of all transactions to the general ledger.
• Prepare lender reporting; semi-weekly and monthly.
• Prepares audit schedules for annual internal and external audits and assists auditors during the on-site visit.
• Prepares and maintains various statistical reports requested by management.
• Work with controller and accounting team to enhance process and data quality and improve efficiency.
• Other office duties as requested.
  

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience: 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3-5 years accounting experience 
• Strong understanding of GAAP, controls, and practices
• Advanced experience with MS Excel

Personal Effectives

• Strong communication skills – written, verbal, and interpersonal
• Strong organizational skills
• High level of analytic skills
• Problem-solving skills: listening to, interpreting, and meeting the needs of others;  diagnosing and rectifying problems.
• Skill in following through on commitments. 
• Self-directed with the ability to manage time in a deadline driven environment with professional and quality results.
• Attention to detail and self-auditing.
• Strong ability to multitask and skill in prioritizing work.
• Ability to maintain a positive and friendly demeanor in a stressful and fast paced environment.
• Ability to work efficiently and with a sense of urgency.
• Familiarity with multiple business units and intercompany transactions

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. 

Work Environment: Most work is performed in an office environment using phone and computer; however the job requires occasional work in warehouse or shop environments.