Accountant - SumBridge

Job Summary

SumBridge is hiring an Accountant to join our corporate client. The Accountant will work within a General Ledger team, partner with corporate team members and branch locations to ensure accounting activities are processed to support the accounting cycle. The Accountant will work to ensure accuracy of the financial and GL transactions, participate in month-end closing activities, account reconciliations, financial and operational analysis and assist with state and local tax requirements. This role is a permanent, full-time role, offers comprehensive benefits package, and growth opportunities. This also is a role with a hybrid schedule with in-office and remote time.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing activities and take ownership of GL reconciliations of assigned accounts
• Post intercompany transactions and reconcile intercompany accounts
• Communicate effectively with responsible parties to resolve discrepancies
• Review sales and purchases to comply with GAAP and company policy
• Maintain accuracy of vendor records in JDE to ensure data integrity and legitimacy
• Understand business process and data workflow to identify automation opportunities
• Collaborate with other teams to streamline the process when possible
• Maintain accuracy of international wire instructions and perform other banking activities in compliance with company policy
• Make remote deposits for miscellaneous checks and process ~$10M GL receipts (not related to AR)
• Manage annual business license renewals and other registration requirements for business needs
• Participate in year-end audit and prepare for audit schedules
• Support tax reporting and compliance:
• Research and document taxability of sales and purchases prior to filing state tax returns and be the knowledge expert on sales and use taxes for assigned states
• Prepare quarterly filings for federal fuel tax refund
• Assist in state and property tax reporting
• Assist in tax audits by providing research and supporting documents
• Support payment audit program such as fraud, duplicate payments, etc.
• Understand implication of tasks assigned and identify the best approach to handle them
• Document processes and procedures

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

• 2+ years General Ledger Accounting experience
• In-depth knowledge of Accounting principles and practices
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving, and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities effectively
• Strong business acumen skills to understand the business and impacts to the financials
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in working with resources from varying levels within the organization
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel and other database tools
• Solid experience using ERP and Financial Analytics systems

• Highly motivated, organized, and detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills including ability to document and effectively manage large data sets
• Team orientation with positive attitude to collaborate with cross functional teams