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Staff Accountant

Wasserstrom
  • Columbus, Ohio
    18 days ago

    Job Description

    Founded in 1902, Wasserstrom is a national leader in the manufacturing and distribution of foodservice equipment and supplies. From design through installation, we operate as a global supplier, custom manufacturer, and consolidator of fixtures, furniture, and equipment, delivering flexible solutions to the places where people eat, sleep, work, play, shop, and gather.
     

    Our success is driven not just by our national presence, buying power, regional consolidation, logistics operations, creative expertise, and innovative engineering, but by our people. Guided by our core values of Attitude, Effort, Trust, Innovation, and Family, we bring a positive, can-do mindset rooted in teamwork, accountability, and respect for diverse perspectives. We give our best every day by being responsive, resourceful, and resilient, standing by our word and taking ownership of our work. We embrace continuous improvement, encourage new ideas, and learn from mistakes as we push into new territory.

    Job Summary:

    This position is responsible for completing general accounting duties and assisting with financial analysis and reporting. Accountants maintain and reconcile financial accounts or records by balancing sheets, filing tax statements, creating journal entries, and maintaining general ledger information. Accountants perform month-end closing procedures, as well as maintain fixed assets. Accountants work primarily within finance but may also work with other departments. Accountants may perform other tasks as needed.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Prepare monthly/annual financial statements and records
    • Reconcile general ledger; ensure payments and deposits are recorded appropriately 
    • Complete end of month financial closings and quarterly consolidations 
    • Complete financial research and analysis 
    • Assist with audits and tax filings
    • Perform routine account reconciliations 
    • Perform other tasks to support accounting as needed

    Minimum Experience and Education:

    • 4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree
    • 1 - 2 years related experience and/or training

    Position Requirements:

    • Proficient computer skills; ability to use MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
    • Technical ability to learn and use a variety of software programs, such as SyteLine
    • Proficient mathematical and statistical skills; ability to prepare financial reports and interpret data
    • Knowledge of financial/cost accounting processes and principles
    • Analytical; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data
    • Communicates well with others; speaks and writes clearly; asks for and offers help when needed
    • Interpersonal; resolves questions and concerns in a professional manner; maintains confidentiality
    • Detail oriented; meets quality standards and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
    • Organized; completes work in a timely manner; able to prioritize and meet deadlines
    • Problem-solver; gathers and analyzes information skillfully and generates suggestions for improving work
    • Capable of working independently and as a member of a team; contributes to building a positive team spirit

        Work Environment and Physical Demands

        • Office Environment – quiet noise level but may be moderate at times; work may sometimes take place in non-standard workplaces (i.e., manufacturing environment).
        • Manufacturing environment may cause exposure to heat, noise, vibration, odors, or dust.
        • Sedentary Work – exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
        • Required to sit, stand, walk, see close and at distance, and talk and hear.

          Numbers & Facts

          LocationColumbus, Ohio
          IndustryRestaurant/Food Services
          Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
          Year Founded1902
          Websitehttp://www.wasserstrom.com

          About Company

          Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Wasserstrom is the nation’s leading distributor of foodservice supplies and equipment. Since 1902, Wasserstrom has provided foodservice operators with high quality products from the industry’s leading manufacturers. Wasserstrom, which began as a local, family-run business, has steadily grown to become one of the largest suppliers of foodservice products. With over a century of experience and a team of over 1,500 dedicated associates, Wasserstrom remains a family owned and operated company, offering products and services that are second to none. Wasserstrom was chosen as the “2014 Dealer of the Year” by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine and its readers. This is the highest honor in our industry and Wasserstrom is the first, 3-time winner of this award. It is because of the hard work, dedication to customer service and passion for excellence of each and every one of our associates, that we have been chosen for this prestigious award.

          Skills

          • Accountingunmatched
          • Accounting Closeunmatched
          • Accounting Policiesunmatched
          • Analysis Skillsunmatched
          • Balance Sheetunmatched
          • Communication Skillsunmatched
          • Computer Skillsunmatched
          • Continuous Improvementunmatched
          • Cost Accountingunmatched
          • Data Collectionunmatched
          • Detail Orientedunmatched
          • Distribution Servicesunmatched
          • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
          • Financeunmatched
          • Financial Analysisunmatched
          • Financial Reportingunmatched
          • Financial Statementsunmatched
          • Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
          • Furnitureunmatched
          • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
          • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
          • Journal Entriesunmatched
          • Logisticsunmatched
          • Manufacturingunmatched
          • Mathematicsunmatched
          • Microsoft Excelunmatched
          • Microsoft Officeunmatched
          • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
          • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
          • Microsoft Wordunmatched
          • Organizational Skillsunmatched
          • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
          • Quality Metricsunmatched
          • Reconciliationunmatched
          • Team Buildingunmatched
          • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
          • Team Playerunmatched
          • Time Managementunmatched

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