Senior Accountant - Onsite

Kempsville Building; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team in Kent, OH. The role supports month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, fixed asset and real estate accounting, and financial reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong Excel skills and GAAP knowledge. This onsite role collaborates across departments and maintains strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statements.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office; able to analyze data.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities with confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Track fixed assets and real estate accounting, including CIP and capitalization.
• Record and reconcile journal entries, accruals, and closing schedules in GAAP.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile GL and balance sheet accounts; investigate discrepancies.
• Support fixed asset and real estate reporting and audits as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Carter Lumber is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This position supports a variety of accounting functions, including month-end close, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, fixed asset and real estate accounting, and financial reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of five years of relevant accounting experience required.


• Working knowledge of financial statements, general ledger accounting, fixed asset accounting, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.


• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred


• This will be an onsite position at the corporate office in Kent, OH

Responsibilities

Fixed Assets and Real Estate Accounting

• Track real estate construction projects from start to finish, including coding invoices, maintaining organized project records, communicating with our construction department, and determining appropriate capitalization treatment.


• Capitalize and maintain fixed assets for acquisitions (including self-constructed projects), disposals and transfers according to company requirements and GAAP standards.


• Perform regular reconciliations of fixed asset accounts, including CIP, and resolve any discrepancies.


• Record real estate transactions, including acquisitions, property purchases, property sales, and related asset capitalizations and disposals.


• Prepare, maintain, and reconcile capital expenditure reports used in monthly reporting and in the capital budgeting process, working with the fixed asset team to investigate and resolve discrepancies.

General Accounting & Close

• Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.


• Reconcile assigned general ledger and balance sheet accounts, research discrepancies, and prepare necessary correcting entries.


• Review and reconcile accounts receivable and inventory reports, working with internal departments to resolve any discrepancies.


• Prepare and record reserve and allowance journal entries and maintain supporting schedules.


• Maintain lease schedules, prepare related journal entries, reconcile lease accounts, and coordinate monthly lease payment information with accounts payable.


• Prepare amortization entries and maintain supporting schedules.


• Prepare and record insurance journal entries and reconcile related accounts and supporting schedules while maintaining appropriate reserves.


• Maintain schedules pertaining to employee benefits, reconcile accounts and prepare monthly analysis.


• Prepare and record intercompany journal entries and reconcile related balances.


• Support consolidated month-end and year-end close and complete other accounting assignments and special projects as directed.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Review corporate office expenses and income statements for accuracy and completeness, investigate unusual balances and fluctuations, and make necessary corrections.


• Support consolidated financial reporting and financial analysis for management and internal departments as needed.


• Prepare and maintain additional reports required by management as assigned.


• Support financial audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and supporting information as requested.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Medical Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Employer-Matching 401(k) Plan