Accounting Associate

Poolcorp; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy

401(k) with generous company match

PTO & 8 holidays

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

POOLCORP is seeking an accounting professional in Covington, LA to reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and manage intercompany eliminations. A high school diploma and 3+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience are required, with some college accounting coursework a plus.

Excellent written and oral communication, plus strong analytical skills and proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and word processing are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Some college accounting coursework is a plus.
• 3+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical skills with proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles accounts and analyzes financial statements.
• Prepares journal entries.
• Prepares intercompany transactions and eliminations.
• Assists with accounting research.
• Some general clerical duties.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Spreadsheet

Database

Word processing

Education

High school diploma

Some college accounting coursework

Job description

Company Overview

POOLCORP is the leading business-to-business distributor of swimming pool and landscape supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Through our subsidiaries, SCP Distributors LLC, Superior Pool Products LLC, and Horizon Distributors Inc., we operate in more than 445 wholesale Sales Centers worldwide with nearly 6,000 employees serving the needs of customers by offering a wide array of products and value-added support. Our Covington, LA headquarters provides exceptional support (i.e., IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, Legal, Purchasing, Sourcing, etc.) to each of our Sales Centers. Our extraordinary company culture encompasses a high work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a community presence all within a family-oriented work atmosphere. At POOLCORP, we strive to employ only the very best. Why POOLCORP? Because it’s a place where you can make an impact and grow! At POOLCORP you’ll find a wealth of opportunities that support your individual and long-term career goals. Our stable work environment is further enhanced by our generous compensation and benefits package. Publicly traded since 1995, POOLCORP is a global organization with a long history of continuous success - clearly making it an industry leader – in so many ways! So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

Location

Corporate Support Office - 109 Northpark Blvd., Covington, LA 70433

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401 (k) with generous company match
• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts and much more!

Responsibilities

• Reconciles accounts and analyzes financial statements.
• Prepares journal entries.
• Prepares intercompany transactions and eliminations.
• Assists with accounting research.
• Some general clerical duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Some college accounting coursework a plus
• 3+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical skills and proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!

We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice.

The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.

POOLCORP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.