Accountant

Shop Vac USA, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Life Insurance

Job summary

Shop Vac USA, LLC in Williamsport, PA is seeking an Accountant to support the Finance & Accounting team. The role involves preparing monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis, with responsibilities covering AR/AP, inventory control, and audits.

The position reports to the Accounting Manager and requires a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, 1+ years of accounting experience, and solid Excel skills. SAP experience is a plus; on-site collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent.
• 1+ years accounting/finance experience preferred; internships/co-ops accepted.
• Experience in manufacturing/distribution/consumer products is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of income statement prep, balance sheet analysis, GAAP and internal controls.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to build spreadsheets.
• Detail oriented with thoroughness and accuracy.
• Team player with ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing balance sheet and P&L reports and other financial reports.
• Auditing documents to substantiate financial transactions.
• Maintain accounting controls; recommend policies and procedures.
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions.
• Prepare special financial reports by analyzing account information.
• Assist with internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain Fixed Asset and CIP systems; conduct asset inventory audits.
• Provide month-end tracking and accruals; handle prepaids, expenses, payables, freight, utilities, receivables.
• Handle multiple P&L and balance sheet closing tasks; journal entries and GR/IR balances review.
• Reconcile balance sheets monthly; file monthly/quarterly sales and use tax returns.
• Assist with W9 database maintenance.
• Review daily cycle counts; route for approval; prepare accuracy reports.
• Prepare miscellaneous invoicing for intercompany services.
• Provide backup support for AP and AR.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Accountant

Department: Finance & Accounting

Supervisor: Accounting Manager

THE COMPANY: Hangzhou Greatstar Industrial, Ltd. is one of the largest manufacturers of hand tools in the world, specializing in R&D and manufacturing high quality products for the DIY, professional and industrial channels. Our brands, include Arrow Fastener Co., LLC, Pony & Jorgensen, Shop Vac, SK Hand Tools, Primeline as well as many others.

Shop Vac USA, LLC, located in Williamsport, PA, is home to the Shop Vac brand and the world’s leader in heavy-duty wet dry vacuums for consumer, commercial and industrial applications, and pioneered the first in vehicle vacuum system. Our Williamsport location now supports 3 businesses and brands which include the Shop-Vac, SK Professional Tools and TESA USA. Shop Vac, USA, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of GreatStar Tools USA, whose other operating companies include Arrow Fastener Co., LLC and Prime-Line Products.

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Accountant position is responsible for supporting the accounting team in preparing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations as well as performing financial analysis, supporting AR/ AP and inventory control functions. This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager, serving as an onsite team player and contributing to Shop Vac USA, SK Tools USA and Tesa PMI business success by performing various accounting and control functions and assisting in the preparation/reconciliation of financial reports and anaylses.

KEY RESPONSIB

• Assist in preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports.
• Sustantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Verify allocate, post and reconcile transactions.
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarzing account information.
• Assist in completion of internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset and CIP systems and perform physical asset inventory audits.
• Provide monthy tacking and month-end accruals and reporting including; Prepaids, Operating expenses, Payables, Freight, Utilities and other Receivables, etc.
• Handle various P & L & Balance Sheet monthly closing tasks including journal entry preparation and reivew of GR/IR balances.
• Reconcile balance sheets accounts each month as assigned.
• Prepare and file monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns.
• Assist with maintenance of W9 database.
• Review daily cycle count transactions, route for approval and prepare month accuracy reports.
• Prepare micellaneous invoicing for intercompany services.
• Primary backup and support for AP and AR functions.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Accounting/Finance experience, internships and co-ops accepted (1+ years preferred),
• Experience in manufacturing/distribution environment or consumer products company preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of income statement preparation, balance sheet analysis, working knowledge of GAAP and internal control procedures.
• Strong proficiency level in Microsoft Office Excel and building spreadsheets.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Team Player who is also a self-starter with the ability to work independently and show initiative.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• SAP experience a plus.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive, competitive package designed to support your health, well-being and financial security:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus eligibility.
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (EPO and HSA plan options).
• Company-paid Life/AD&D and Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Paid Time Off including, vacation, sick time, floating holiday and 11 company-paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefits such as Critical Illness, Accident, Hosptial Indemnity and Supplemental Life Insurance (including Spouse & Child coverage).