Staff Accountant: Cash, GL & Compliance (Hybrid)

Triumph-Motorcycles-America-Lt; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph-Motorcycles-America-Lt is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to support the Accounting team in Atlanta. The role covers month-end and year-end closings, bank reconciliations, forecasting and tax returns, while assisting CFO and supervisors on the financial planning and audits.

The ideal candidate will have strong GAAP knowledge, experience with accounting systems, and solid skills in Excel, communication, and leadership to drive accuracy and process improvements across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; or an Associate’s Degree with 2–3 years of experience
• ADP certifications a plus; AS400 knowledge a plus
• Understanding of GAAP and accounting systems experience
• Accounts payable and cash management experience

Responsibilities

• Cash management including bank reconciliations and cash forecast
• Sending wires and ACH payments to approved vendors
• Manage AP process
• Manage US and Canadian Sales Tax accounts to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Manage intercompany account
• Review general ledger accounts and balance sheet reconciliations to prepare adjusting journal entries for month-end close
• Posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals
• Processing monthly promotions
• Assisting with internal controls evaluations
• Manage company vehicles and tag & title process
• Preparing yearly 1099s
• Other tasks as assigned by Accounting Supervisor/CFO

Skills

Excel

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

ADP

AS400

Accounting software

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS BASED OUT OF OUR ATLANTA OFFICE, THIS IS NOT A REMOTE OR HYBRID POSITION.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: As an experienced member of the Accounting team, the Staff Accountant will maintain and execute a variety of financial procedures, including assisting with annual budget preparation, month-end and year-end closings, third-party audits, tax returns, general ledger entries, forecasting, bank reconciliations and payroll. This individual will provide support to the Accounting Associates, Accounting Supervisor and CFO.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cash management including bank account reconciliations and cash forecast
• Sending Wires and ACH payments to approved vendors
• Manage AP process
• Manage US and Canadian Sales Tax accounts to ensure timely and accurate reporting (prior experience with Sales Tax filings preferred)
• Manage Intercompany account
• Review general ledger accounts and balance sheet reconciliations to prepare adjusting journal entries as part of the month-end close process
• Posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals
• Processing monthly promotions
• Assisting with internal controls evaluations
• Manage company vehicles and tag & title process
• Preparing yearly 1099’s
• Other tasks as assignedby the Accounting Supervisor/CFO

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge:
  • Clear understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Experience with accounting systems
  • Accounts Payable and Cash Management experience
• Skills:
  • Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Excel (V-Lookup, X-Lookup, Pivot Table & SumIf experience required)
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong organizational, time management and analytical skills
  • Strong leadership skills
• Abilities:
  • Ability to multi-task with a keen attention to detail
  • Ability to recommend process improvement opportunities where necessary
  • Ability to coach and mentor other members of the Accounting team

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal:
  • Develops positive and productive relationships with all internal departments and field staff
  • Develops positive and productive relationships with UK teams
• External
  • Encourages positive relationships with dealers, customers and vendors

AUTHORITY

• Authority to work independently and according to the scope of the role. Complex and financial decisions are limited by a consult and approval of management

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred; or Associates Degree and 2-3 years’ experience in this field
• ADP Certifications a plus
• AS400 knowledge is a plus

TRAINING

• Banking website and processes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• This position is based out of our Atlanta office
• This job will occasionally require more than a traditional 40 hours per week, including some requirements on weekends, both of which can be done remotely
• Ability to perform basic job duties in an office setting
• Ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending at the knee