Sr. Accountant- Sales Subsidiaries

Senior Accountant

Parsippany, NJ, Detroit, MI, OR Orlando, FL  (hybrid)

SUMMARY 

Assists with the preparation of the monthly financial statements and operations reporting. These processes must follow Pella Corporate guidelines and policies and must ensure these are consistent across all of the Sales Subsidiary Branches. Responsible for analysis of monthly activity and trends to support the operating business plans. Will review, research and explain variances to budget and forecasts utilizing complex financial models.  Special Projects and other duties as assigned and based on business necessity. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to:

• Responsible for the preparation of the monthly financial statements for multiple branches. 
• Responsible for month end close procedures and reporting. This includes knowledge of accounting and operations management software, an understanding of the PDSN closing procedure, and consistency in financial statement preparation with that of other Subsidiaries and/or PDSN’s.
• Identify and research budget variances on monthly financial statements. Reports the findings to management. 
• Develops financial models to support the underlying business activity. 
• Responsible for monthly cyclical activities to support the month end close such as journal entries, reconciliations, property and sales tax returns.  Prepares and inputs journal entries.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts. 
• Compare financial statements to the other subsidiaries for consistent treatment of accounting transactions.
• Analyze material cost including analysis of General Ledger variances to perpetual inventory records and scrap. Identify areas of risk and recommend opportunities to improve processes. 
• Support physical inventory calculation per policy in assigned branches
• Assists with the planning and coordination of the year-end audits and the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Maintain and update general ledger accounts in appropriate financial systems. 
• Partner with team members to drive overall business improvements.
• Promotes and facilitates continuous improvement activities throughout the sales subsidiaries.
• Directs the development and maintenance of adequate internal accounting controls.
• Confers with other Managers to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Special projects as assigned.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

BS/BA in Accounting or related field with 3-5 years experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.  CPA/CGA/CMA preferred.  Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access). Will be expected to develop proficiency in Pella proprietary software (i.e. PDQ, POETS, OMS, etc.) and other accounting and financial reporting systems. Must have the ability to manage multiple-tasks in an environment of constant interruptions and be able prioritize responsibilities. 

 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written English language skills are required as well as good public relations, public speaking, instructional/teaching, and customer service skills.  Ability to read, interpret, understand and explain documents such as processes and company reports.    Ability to effectively present information to others, gather information from others, and respond appropriately to questions from employees, managers, co-workers, agents, customers, and the general public. Must be able to listen, assess situations and make objective decisions. Must display excellent phone and email etiquette, and the ability to communicate in a pleasant and friendly manner. Must be able to make eye contact and present a professional persona when interacting with coworkers.

 

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Must be a team player and exhibit a strong desire to learn and promote self-growth.  Must be pro-active, have a good attitude, be self-disciplined, and self-motivated.  Must be a "take-charge" person with a demonstrated ability to follow projects through to completion.  Attention to administrative detail is required.  Must be articulate, able to give clear instructions, demonstrate organizational skills, and meet reasonable deadlines.  Must be able to maintain strict confidence with regards to sensitive and protected personnel/confidential information.  Mus