Accountant

LT Corporation, Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Job summary

LT Corporation (LT Corp) is seeking an Accountant to create and maintain financial statements, reconciliations, and general ledger entries. This role drives internal controls improvements and supports planning and reporting across the organization.

The Accountant will ensureUS GAAP compliance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to annual budgeting and audits. 2-5 years of accounting experience and advanced Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional accounting experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products required.
• Experience in multi-location, lean manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with Sage ERP or comparable system preferred.
• CPA preferred is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial statement close and analyze variances.
• Prepare and publish the monthly reporting package and budget vs. actual analyses.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support external audit and timely completion of the annual audit.
• Maintain lease accounting compliance and assist with related projects.
• Participate in the development of the annual budget.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and current knowledge of standards.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Reports to: Senior Manager, Accounting, LT Corp

Location: Perrysburg, OH

Company Overview:

LT Corporation (LT Corp), based in Cleveland, Mississippi, is the parent of a Family of Companies including Buckeye Fabricating Company, Kryton Engineered Metals, LP Cylinder Service, Inc., LT Corp Logistics, Tanco Engineering, Tate Metalworks, Quality Steel Corporation, and Commercial Metal Forming, with twelve locations across the U.S. LT Corporation began as Quality Steel Corporation in 1957 founded by Lowry Tims. The Company’s commitment to excellence - caring for employees, serving customers, and having a positive impact on local communities - is core to its mission.

At LT Corp, our purpose is to build an enduring company for our people, further lived out in our Purpose, Vision, Mission, Core Beliefs and Values and in the Way We Lead. We provide a positive and supportive environment with other extraordinary total rewards including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a competitive 401(k) match to help our employees plan for their secure futures consistent with our long-term value creation approach.

Position Summary:

The Accountant, LT Corp is responsible for creating and maintaining various financial statements, account reconciliations, general ledger accounts and business transactions for analysis and reporting to the organization. The Accountant will identify opportunities to improve internal controls while supporting improvements to business processes and business planning. The Accountant will ensure accounting practices are compliant and align with US GAAP requirements. The Accountant interacts with various teams across the organization to drive greater understanding of the business and is a key role in the Finance and Accounting team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly financial statement close analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Prepare and publish the monthly financial reporting package and analyze current and YTD variances versus budget, gathering information from key stakeholders. Communicate reasons for changes in key financial metrics each month.
• Maintain, and improve the internal controls environment, safeguarding data integrity and ensures accurate financial reporting.
• Support the external audit and ensure any areas of improvement are addressed and the completion of the annual external audit is timely.
• Maintain compliance with lease accounting standards; assist with other projects as they arise.
• Provide support for enterprise-wide sales and use tax reporting and compliance
• Participate in the development of the annual budget.
• Ensure all accounting activities comply with GAAP and sound business practices. Research and maintain current knowledge of GAAP standards and upcoming changes.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring financial statement integrity.
• Work collaboratively with the leadership team and all team members to evaluate and improve operations, maximize capabilities and efficiencies, and enable good financial decisions.
• Lead by example, demonstrating LT Corp’s “The Way We Lead” (servant leader, devoted, resilient, growth mindset, team player, trustworthy, fun-loving) leadership traits and reinforcing LT Corp’s purpose, core beliefs, and values to all team members.
• Seek improvements to processes and support Continuous Improvement initiatives across the team and within the organization.

Experience:

• 2-5 years of professional accounting experience required
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office products required
• Experience in multi-location, lean manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with standard cost accounting preferred
• Experience with Sage ERP or comparable system preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to present financial information for business decisions
• Advanced problem solving, statistical analysis, reporting and solution focus
• Demonstrated record of identifying and implementing process improvements
• Strong team player, able to work across the business for collaborative problem solving
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate across various levels and functions of the organization

Education and Certification Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA preferred

Travel

• A limited amount of travel to sites may be required