Staff GL Accountant

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country's largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of "Service, Integrity, Reliability," and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.

Hajoca has over 400 locations nationwide, called Profit Centers; and at the foundation of our family of businesses is a National Support Center (NSC) where Centers of Excellence are dedicated to enabling the success of our Profit Centers.

The Accounting team in our National Support Center (NSC) is looking for a Staff GL Accountant at their Lafayette Hill, PA office. This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in office.

Are you detail-oriented and intellectually curious? Do you have the discretion required to carefully handle financial information? Are you a problem solver and an analytical thinker? If so, then we'd like you to join our dedicated team as a Staff GL Accountant.

About the Role:

The Staff GL Accountant supports accurate financial reporting and operational accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of Profit Centers. They are responsible for balance sheet reconciliations, inventory and accrual analysis, fixed asset accounting, month-end close responsibilities, and financial variance investigation. Working closely with Profit Center Managers (PCMs), senior accounting team members, and leadership, the Staff GL Accountant researches financial discrepancies, supports accurate reporting, and helps maintain strong accounting discipline across Hajoca.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain ownership of assigned accounting responsibilities for a portfolio of Profit Centers, including month-end close activities and financial analysis.

• Prepare and complete balance sheet account reconciliations and research unreconciled differences in a timely manner.

• Analyze financial activity, investigate variances, and support accurate financial reporting for assigned profit centers.

• Analyze and reconcile annual physical inventory results, investigate discrepancies, and assist with related financial reporting and reserve analysis.

• Prepare and review accruals, journal entries, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly close process.

• Maintain responsibility for fixed asset accounting, reconciliations, and adherence to company capitalization policies.

• Research unusual financial activity and partner with Profit Center Managers and operational leadership to resolve accounting discrepancies and issues.

• Address financial and accounting questions from assigned profit centers in a timely and professional manner.

• Help develop and maintain efficient accounting processes and strong financial controls within areas of responsibility.

• Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.

• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

About You:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or in a related field, or relevant work experience.

• 2 or more years of experience in accounting or a related field.

Our ideal candidate will also:

• Have experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close processes (preferred).

• Have experience working in a decentralized or operationally-focused business environment (a plus).

• Have public accounting experience (welcomed, but not required).

• Possess a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Possess strong technical accounting and reconciliation skills.

• Have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets and perform financial analysis.

• Be able to understand operational drivers behind financial results and investigate unusual financial activity.

• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Be able to communicate professionally and effectively with operational leadership and internal business partners.

• Demonstrate strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

• Be able to work independently while also collaborating within a team environment.

• Be coachable with a willingness to learn and take on increased responsibility over time.

• Be able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

The benefits of working with us:

Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:

Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage
• Life insurance and Long Term Disability
• Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Paid day of community service

Full-time and part-time benefits:

• 401(k)
• Retirement cash account with company contributions
• Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth
• Company wellness program
• Employee discounts
• College tuition benefits
• Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates employed through an intern program.

EEOC Statement

Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.

Background Screening Statement

We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.