Senior Accountant

Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. We are also the largest distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel, and under- vehicle service industry in the United States. Myers Industries was started in 1933, by Meyer and Louis Myers, as a tire supply storefront in Akron, Ohio. In 1946, the Company began manufacturing plastic and rubber products related to the tire industry for distribution. In 1963, Myers Industries, Inc. was established and grew into a diversified plastics manufacturer and tire repair supply distributor. Since then, Myers Industries has expanded to become a leading polymer manufacturer of material handling containers and distributor of tire repair and retread products for both domestic and international markets.


Job Overview:

The primary purpose of the Sr Staff Accountant is to assist the Controller with month end close and account reconciliations. This position will analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain a record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Month end processes including assigned journal entries and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly sales commissions for payment and review for accuracy and completeness.
• Complete month-end close process for International locations and update all related financial reporting.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis as needed for financial variance explanations.
• Perform other accounting/financial responsibilities and assist with special projects as required.
• Cross train with Staff Accountant I.
• All other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to analyze financial data, recognize errors and implement corrections.
• Must have good communication (verbal and written) skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, data entry, data retrieval, filing, 10-key, math, problem solving, accounting, record keeping

◦ Common sense, good judgment, decision-making skills, ability to multi-task and be detail oriented


Education and Experience
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years accounting experience or relevant work experience (i.e., internships, summer positions, etc.)
• JD Edwards / ERP knowledge
Working Conditions
• Typical office environment

Physical Requirements
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee regularly is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.


Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.