Kee Safety INC
Accountant
Kee Safety INC, Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States, 53045
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Job TypeFull-time
DescriptionThe Accountant is responsible for general accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, reconciliations, and dailyreporting as core duties, working with the Controller to ensure all activity is recorded and reported accurately andtimely. This position interfaces with all work groups within the company as well as other sister companies.Job ResponsibilitiesThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties andresponsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.1. Accounts receivablesMonitor aging and conduct collection activities when appropriatePost customer payments by check, ACH, and credit card and prepare bank depositsNotify customer service/inside sales when checks are short paid with information so that customer service can resolve issues2. Accounts payableReview all freight bills to monitor full freight recovery and margin enhancementReview all vendor invoices for billing errorsObtain approval and input AP invoicesIssue payments to vendors and others by check and electronically on a weekly basis3. Sales Tax accountingAssist sales team in determining sales taxability on any given sale or projectDetermine all appropriate taxes to be collected based on delivery locations and ensure they are setup in accounting systemLiaison with external vendor that remits taxes to various state departments of revenue4. PayrollEnsure accurate timekeeping information is transmitted to the payroll service on a timely basisBook journal entry to record the payroll in the accounting system and ensure proper fundingMake payments for payroll liabilities not done by payroll service5. Job CostingMaintain job cost tracking with revenue and expense compared to cost estimate and billings by jobAdjust for percentage of completion and produce a monthly job cost accrual amountCollaborate with GM and other staff to ensure completeness and accuracy6. Monthly ReportingOwn monthly close by ensuring timely completion of daily tasks and month-end processesPrepare and book accruals and adjustments required for accurate cutoffMake monthly entries after reviewing fixed assets, prepaids, etc.Complete bank reconciliationsGenerate financial statements and related schedules for distribution7. Cash ManagementForecast activity and make transfers to maintain appropriate balancesReport daily cash activity8. Daily DashboardMonitor order intake and invoicing to generate daily sales reporting9. External AuditAssist Controller by retrieving, packaging and submitting responses to inquiries by external audit firm10. Other accounting or clerical duties as assigned by the Controller, General Manager, or CFO
RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Undergraduate degree in Accounting3-5 years proven accounting experience, or 10-15 years full charge bookkeeping experienceExcellent knowledge of MS Office products, particularly ExcelExperience with Quickbooks is an advantageExperience in a contracting or construction environment is also a plusThe ability to learn and adapt in a growing businessAttention to detail, accuracy, and process improvement mindsetAbility to cooperate with all levels of employees and managementStrong mathematical and analytical skillsSelf motivated and willingness to work in fast paced environmentComfortable with some uncertainty and able to remain productiveCultural alignment with the team in placeAbility to submit to background/drug screenPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly requiredto talk, hear, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, usehands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or moveup to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Salary Description60K-70K
Job TypeFull-time
DescriptionThe Accountant is responsible for general accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, reconciliations, and dailyreporting as core duties, working with the Controller to ensure all activity is recorded and reported accurately andtimely. This position interfaces with all work groups within the company as well as other sister companies.Job ResponsibilitiesThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties andresponsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.1. Accounts receivablesMonitor aging and conduct collection activities when appropriatePost customer payments by check, ACH, and credit card and prepare bank depositsNotify customer service/inside sales when checks are short paid with information so that customer service can resolve issues2. Accounts payableReview all freight bills to monitor full freight recovery and margin enhancementReview all vendor invoices for billing errorsObtain approval and input AP invoicesIssue payments to vendors and others by check and electronically on a weekly basis3. Sales Tax accountingAssist sales team in determining sales taxability on any given sale or projectDetermine all appropriate taxes to be collected based on delivery locations and ensure they are setup in accounting systemLiaison with external vendor that remits taxes to various state departments of revenue4. PayrollEnsure accurate timekeeping information is transmitted to the payroll service on a timely basisBook journal entry to record the payroll in the accounting system and ensure proper fundingMake payments for payroll liabilities not done by payroll service5. Job CostingMaintain job cost tracking with revenue and expense compared to cost estimate and billings by jobAdjust for percentage of completion and produce a monthly job cost accrual amountCollaborate with GM and other staff to ensure completeness and accuracy6. Monthly ReportingOwn monthly close by ensuring timely completion of daily tasks and month-end processesPrepare and book accruals and adjustments required for accurate cutoffMake monthly entries after reviewing fixed assets, prepaids, etc.Complete bank reconciliationsGenerate financial statements and related schedules for distribution7. Cash ManagementForecast activity and make transfers to maintain appropriate balancesReport daily cash activity8. Daily DashboardMonitor order intake and invoicing to generate daily sales reporting9. External AuditAssist Controller by retrieving, packaging and submitting responses to inquiries by external audit firm10. Other accounting or clerical duties as assigned by the Controller, General Manager, or CFO
RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Undergraduate degree in Accounting3-5 years proven accounting experience, or 10-15 years full charge bookkeeping experienceExcellent knowledge of MS Office products, particularly ExcelExperience with Quickbooks is an advantageExperience in a contracting or construction environment is also a plusThe ability to learn and adapt in a growing businessAttention to detail, accuracy, and process improvement mindsetAbility to cooperate with all levels of employees and managementStrong mathematical and analytical skillsSelf motivated and willingness to work in fast paced environmentComfortable with some uncertainty and able to remain productiveCultural alignment with the team in placeAbility to submit to background/drug screenPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly requiredto talk, hear, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, usehands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or moveup to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Salary Description60K-70K