Overview Senior Staff Accountant with Southern States Material Handling. You'll contribute to making Southern States Material Handling a leader in the industry by applying best accounting practices to accurately maintain financial records and ensure the integrity of the general ledger. This role is responsible for recording financial transactions, performing account reconciliations, assisting in month-end and year-end closings, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yrSouthern States Material Handling is more than just forklifts! With our flagship brands of Toyota and Raymond, we pride ourselves in successfully partnering with our customers to offer solutions that keep businesses running. Specializing in new & used equipment, operator training, equipment rentals, fleet management, service & repair, and warehouse solutions; Southern States Material Handling solves problems.What you'll Do Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger by recording all financial transactions in a timely manner, ensuring proper categorization, reconciling accounts regularly, and verifying that all entries comply with relevant accounting standards and organizational policies to support financial transparency and accuracyProvide reliable financial data that informs decision-making and supports regulatory and reporting requirementsPrepare and distribute daily reports and financial statementsPrepare and distribute weekly presentations for executive teamAssist leadership in gaining a clear understanding of SSMH's financial position by providing accurate financial insights and promptly escalating any concerns or discrepancies that may impact financial performance or complianceResponsible for extensive month-end closing activities such as creating journal entries, completing necessary reconciliations, data analysis, creating allocations, managing accruals, generating reports, and other month-end tasks as assignedPerform periodic balance sheet account reconciliations as assignedAssist in preparing monthly internal financial packages including balance sheet, income statements, branch and profit and loss statementsManage and prepare sales tax filings, including calculating sales tax liabilities, ensuring timely submission of tax returns, and maintaining accurate records to comply with state and local tax regulationsCollaborate and communicate effectively with other accounting associates and cross-functional teams to support accounting operations and drive alignment across departmentsEngage in regular communication with executive leadership to verify financial data and ensure its accuracy, supporting informed strategic decision-makingSupport billing operations by learning and assisting with all billing processes, including researching transactions, identifying issues, and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely invoicingFoster teamwork and collaborate with other departments to improve processes and ensure accuracy in transaction postingsProvide guidance to staff accountants to achieve specific goals by setting clear direction, fostering collaboration, delegating tasks, monitoring progress, and providing updates to the Assistant ControllerSupport the Assistant Controller as needed, ensuring alignment with team goals and contributing to a balanced workload across the teamAssist in accounts payable functions such as preparing weekly wire transfers and cash disbursementAssist in any audits neededAssist in gathering, organizing, and delivering all necessary documentation as requestedOversee and execute the margin audit process to ensure accuracy and to identify discrepanciesManage and oversee capital expenditure processes, ensuring proper tracking, approval, and compliance with organizational policies and financial guidelinesPerform monthly commission calculations accurately and on time, ensuring alignment with compensation plans and resolving any discrepancies as neededPrepare and file annual tangible personal property tax returns, ensuring accurate property valuations and maintaining accurate fixed asset informationSupport compliance efforts by helping ensure the company adheres to established accounting standards and applicable government regulationsSupport the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices of the companyPerform other duties as assigned, in alignment with the company's mission, vision, and core valuesMon-Fri 8am – 5pmQualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting requiredFive or more years of experience as a Staff Accountant; Senior Staff Accountant or equivalent experience preferredStrong knowledge and experience of general financial accounting and cost accountingFamiliarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulationsStrong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret financial dataProficient in advanced Excel functions (including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables) and Microsoft OfficeWell-organized with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlinesClear verbal and written communication skillsAbility to prioritize, manage time and organize tasks according to needsAbility to make sound decisions under pressure and time constraintsAbility to multi-task, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to foster a positive and collaborative work environmentExcellent attention to detail and strong analytical thinkingStrong problem-solving skills and initiativeAbility to work independently with little guidance and collaboratively in a team environmentEducation and Certifications Bachelor's degree in accounting requiredBenefits 401(k) with company matchingHealth insuranceVision InsurancePTO and VacationPaid HolidaysFlexible Spending AccountLife InsuranceTuition ReimbursementEmployment details Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Accounting/Auditing and Project ManagementIndustries: AccountingSSMH is an equal opportunity employer. SSMH does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. We are an inclusive organization and promote equality of opportunity for all.#J-18808-Ljbffr