Staff Accountant

United Central Industrial Supply Company, L.L.C.; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

United Central Industrial Supply Company, LLC is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Bristol, TN corporate office. You will collaborate with a six-person corporate accounting group to manage the accounting cycle and support monthly closes.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or an associate degree with at least one year of related experience, and brings strong Excel skills, detail orientation, and a collaborative attitude to the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in accounting or related field is required or preferred.
• At least one year of related accounting experience.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer skills; Excel proficiency is helpful.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, eager to learn, proactive and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and reconciled books and records.
• Participate in monthly close process; ensure journal entries are recorded.
• Reconcile cash accounts and balances; perform accounting research for financial analysis.
• Process vendor invoices; code and reconcile expenses; manage vendor relationships.
• Aid external audits and ensure statutory compliance; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting/accountancy or associate degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Since 1974, United Central Industrial Supply, a SunSource company, has been providing industrial operators throughout North America the components and services they need, when they need them. Our span of product offering, manufacturing partnerships, and our unmatched customer service has been the cornerstone of our success. www.unitedcentral.net

United Central Industrial Supply Company

Staff Accountant

United Central Industrial Supply is a distribution company with deep roots in Appalachia and the MidAtlantic region of the U.S. that trace back more than 100 years. UC today is a highly recognized national player with 20+ locations nationwide selling a wide range of industrial products. UC’s customer base consists of large mining companies searching for coal, gold, silver, copper and other key elements as well as OEMs, agriculture, mineral and mining enterprises. The UC team blends together a strong group of long-tenured employees with an eye to the future and new team members, who bring new perspectives and experiences to help lead us on a path of continuous improvement.

We are currently seeking a talented Staff Accountant to work at our Bristol, TN corporate office under the direct supervision of the Controller over United Central’s operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for working in collaboration with the six-person corporate accounting group in all aspects of the accounting cycle by performing a wide range of duties outlined below.

Essential Duties:

• OVERALL - Help maintain an accurate and reconciled set of books and records which includes participation in the monthly close process to ensure all journal entries have been recorded, reconciliation of cash accounts and account balances, and providing accounting research necessary for financial analysis
• ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - Under the supervision of the Accounts Payable Manager, process vendor invoices, verify, code, and reconcile expenses, and manage vendor relationships
• PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS - Provide process improvement suggestions
• AUDIT ASSISTANCE - Aid with external audits and statutory compliance requirements
• OTHER - Perform other work-related duties as assigned and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in accounting/accountancy or associate degree
• At least one year of related accounting experience
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers
• Advanced computer skills with strong Excel knowledge helpful
• The best candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, eager to learn, proactive, and collaborative

United Central Industrial Supply Company, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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