Accounting Specialist - Onsite

Carter Lumber Company; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employer-Matching 401(k) Plan

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company seeks an Accounting Specialist to support Corporate Accounting with fixed asset maintenance, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The role focuses on accurate asset records, journal entries, and month-end close processes in a collaborative environment at the Kent, OH corporate office.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, data integrity, and cross-department communication, with opportunities to broaden accounting responsibilities as part of a busy corporate team.

Qualifications

• Previous accounting experience with general accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable with high-volume data entry and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage recurring responsibilities.
• Strong communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Review capital projects for accuracy and record fixed assets.
• Maintain fixed asset records including additions, transfers, disposals, depreciation, and other activity.
• Reconcile fixed asset activity to the general ledger.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Cross-train on other Corporate Accounting functions and provide backup support as needed.
• Assist with month-end close and related accounting tasks.
• Prepare recurring fixed asset and capital expenditure reports and asset listings.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Data entry

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Confidentiality

Deadline-driven

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Carter Lumber is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our Corporate Accounting team. This position supports a variety of accounting functions, with a focus on maintaining accurate fixed asset records, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and other Corporate Accounting processes.

Requirements

• Previous accounting experience with a working knowledge of general accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Comfortable with detailed, high-volume data entry and maintaining accurate financial records
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage recurring responsibilities and meet established deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; intermediate Excel skills preferred
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling financial and business information
• This will be an onsite position at the corporate office in Kent, OH

Responsibilities

Accounting

• Review completed capital projects for accuracy and completeness and record capitalized assets in the fixed asset system in accordance with company accounting policies.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records by processing additions, transfers, disposals, splits, depreciation adjustments, and other asset activity.
• Reconcile fixed asset activity to the general ledger and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to assigned accounting activity.
• Crosstrain on additional Corporate Accounting functions and provide backup support for corporate rebates, vendor funds, and corporate/vendor trips, including account review, reconciliations, supporting schedules and required approvals.
• Assist with month-end close and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting

• Prepare and maintain recurring fixed asset and capital expenditure reports, including asset activity and net book value reporting.
• Prepare fixed asset schedules, asset listings, and other equipment and insurance-related reports as requested by management and internal departments.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer-Matching 401(k) Plan