Staff Accountant

National Ramp - Home Access; Valley Cottage (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Life and disability insurance

4 weeks of Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading accessibility solutions provider is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the finance department in Valley Cottage, NY. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable, generating financial reports, and supporting ERP operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least three years of relevant experience. Competitive salary ranges from $85,000 to $95,000 annually, with an excellent benefits package including health insurance and 4 weeks of Paid Time Off.

Qualifications

• At least three years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of three years experience working in an ERP system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance and Accounting Manager in all aspects of the finance department.
• Ensure full cycle accounts payable are completed in a timely manner.
• Analyze variances from budget and report significant issues to management.
• Learn and understand National Ramp’s ERP, Epicor.

Skills

Confidence and determination

Ability to build rapport across diverse personality types

Active listening skills

Persistence and creativity in problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining the National Ramp team! National Ramp is a market leader, innovator, and disruptor providing newfound freedom to elderly and disabled human beings with the greatest range of accessibility ramps in the industry. Our family has been in the access business for over 30 years, and the foundation of our growth and any success we’ve had is our core value to care about people. National Ramp dealers have installed hundreds of thousands of ramps across North America, and it is truly rewarding to make a real and meaningful change in so many lives. We believe that making great ramps is only a part of our work. The greatest work we do is giving fellow humans their freedom back. When someone is literally trapped inside their home or stuck in a hospital, and we can provide a means for them to regain their Freedom Now – that is what brings us true joy and purpose. At National Ramp, we work hard, we are accountable, and we are results driven. We recognize that these attributes may not be valued by everyone, and that’s OK!

Core Values

• We WOW – We go the Extra Mile – We exceed expectations, we work hard and have fun, we are obsessed with our customers, we love our business, and we love what we do. We are “World Class” in everything we do.
• We NOW – We GSD (Get Stuff Done) and we get it done fast. Freedom NOW. We are urgent, driven, energetic, and fast-paced. We believe in “production, then perfection”.
• We Own It – We are accountable. No excuses, no jerks. We take responsibility for our actions, our job, our life, and our world by seeing things through to completion. We are nice, but we are driven for results.
• We Innovate and disrupt – We are growth-minded, for us and for our customers. We never stop learning. We adapt quickly and thrive on new challenges. We constantly seek ways to disrupt the status quo and improve.
• We Care – We care about people. About each other, about our customers, about our customers’ customers, about our families, and about the world. We are invested in National Ramp and behave like it’s our own business to help everyone win. We stay safe to ensure everyone goes home the way they came, every day.

Overview

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting and finance operations of the company, including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results.

Key Attributes We Admire

• Confidence and determination
• Ability to build rapport across diverse personality types
• Active listening skills to truly understand and address customer needs
• Persistence and creativity in problem-solving

Your Key Responsibilities

Management

• Support the Finance and Accounting Manager in all aspects of the National Ramp finance department.
• Provide backup and support for any PTO in the finance department. Either the Accounting Manager or the Staff Accountant should be on-site during working hours (e.g. no overlapping vacations).
• Support the management of outsourced functions including any audits.
• Support the daily operations of the accounting department.
• Understand the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.
• Understand and support the monthly financial close for National Ramp.

Transactions

• Ensure that full cycle accounts payable are completed in a timely manner.
• AP Invoices should be accurately allocated among divisions.
• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken into accounts payable.
• Support all divisions with AR and ensure that all account receivables are collected and transacted properly and promptly.
• Ensure customer discounts are applied correctly.
• Bank Reconciliations are completed weekly to support a timely monthly close (3 days).

Reporting

• Support the timely issuance of complete financial statements.
• Analyze variances from budget and report significant issues to management.
• Support any financial analyses as needed, specifically for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

Other – National Ramp Specific

• Learn and understand National Ramp’s ERP, Epicor.
• Ensure inventory control processes and measurements are in place and functional, including inventory counts, inventory error analysis and obsolete inventory.
• Support and understand Average Cost. Ensure it is accurate within Epicor.
• Support the reconciliation of Inter-company Transactions with the proper Elimination accounting.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, required.
• At least three years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have a minimum of three years experience working in an ERP system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.

Why Join National Ramp

Our commitment to you goes beyond the usual. You'll enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package after 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k), life and disability insurance, and a wealth of other resources to support your personal and professional life. With 4 weeks of Paid Time Off and additional days for statutory holidays, we ensure you have the time to recharge and enjoy life. More than that, we offer a work environment where you're encouraged to excel and innovate. At National Ramp, your work is more than a job – it's a passion fueled by a community that values your contributions and celebrates your achievements. Join us in our mission to create accessible spaces for everyone. At National Ramp, your work changes lives, including your own.

Location: Valley Cottage, NY (On-Site), 4 days a week.

Salary: The salary range for this position, based in Valley Cottage, NY, is $85,000 - $95,000 per year. The final salary will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

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