Accountant - Walton Enterprises

Overview:Walton Enterprises is seeking a skilled, highly motivated, entrepreneurial and bi-lingual (Spanish/English) individual to join the team as an Accountant. The ideal teammate will have the demonstrated ability to analyze and process complex data.  Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging We believe every associate should have access to success. Creating an environment centered on trust, respect, and bringing people together is critical to this belief. Our aspirations are as follows: - Create an environment where we hire, retain and bring to the table people with diverse backgrounds, viewpoints and lived experiences to create a more successful organization.  - Ensure fairness, equity and access to success for all of our associates. - Create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, able to engage honestly. About the Position:About the Accounting Department The Accounting Department provides a suite of services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, investment accounting, and grants administration. The accounting team supports the family households, Walton Enterprises, and the Walton Family Foundation.  About Walton Enterprises Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam & Helen Walton’s family. Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Responsibilities:

About the Position

You’ll join a top-notch team and be responsible for reconciliations, analysis and preparation of financial statements and reporting for use by management and other stakeholders. 

 

What you will do

 You will work with a team of Senior Accountants and collaborate on a multitude of business entities covering a vast array of disciplines.

 

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger monthly/quarterly and bank accounts daily.

• Maintain cash balances and oversee cash activity, including coordinating with various associates to ensure timely payment and high-quality input to accounting software.
• Coordinate quarterly cash planning for assigned accounts with Sr. Accountant.
• Responsible for Month/Quarter/Year End closing tasks and preparation of financial statements and related schedules.
• Coordinate with other staff to provide support for other finance and accounting projects 
• Assist with non-standard financial reporting.
• Track business activities and supporting information 
• Provide schedules and information to other departments as needed 

• Analyze and prepare recommendations to management on process improvement 
• Perform other duties as required and necessary to accomplish goals and objectives 

Qualifications:

Who we are looking for

 

Qualifications required for your success

• Bachelors’ degree in accounting or related field 
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge and use of Accounting Software, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English)
• Two+ years of work experience in an accounting role within a professional setting

 

Additional Helpful Experience Includes

• Experience using Microsoft Business Central and SharePoint 
• Working knowledge of payroll 
• Working knowledge of Amortization schedules

 

Personal attributes that support your success

• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues while demonstrating expertise and integrity
• You are helpful, a team player, and show respect while collaborating with others
• You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work
• A lifelong learner, who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation
• A visionary who plans for the future with imagination and wisdom
• You are dedicated to achieving excellence and work with others to tackle the tasks at hand

 

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.