Global Industrial

For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America.

We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of all cash receipts, portal invoices, sales tax filings, expense reports, journal entries, account reconciliations and other finance department tasks  
• Review and approve monthly commission adjustments
• Review and approve various accounting transactions that exceed certain limits
• Review all Sales & Use Tax and Business Licenses notices and ensure returns are filed timely
• Serve as back up to all roles in the department
• Assist in the development of finance procedures and policies and keep manuals up to date
• Manage adherence to accounting controls
• Assist with internal audits and periodic sales tax audits
• Utilize Crystal Reports for financial analysis and reporting 
• Conducts bi-annual performance reviews and manages the ADP time system
• Special accounting projects as assigned by Controller, CFO or President

Competencies and skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance 
• 5-10 years’ experience in management of an accounting department
• Public accounting or public company SOX experience is a plus
• Experience using large ERP systems such as JD Edwards- Oracle, PeopleSoft or SAP

Desired Characteristics:

• Highly organized
• Exceptionally detail-oriented  
• Leadership and people management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Calm under deadline pressure
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

EEO/AA Statement

Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employee and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation and training.