Staff Accountant - Onsite

Carter Lumber Company; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 a Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. You will handle general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, capital expenditure and fixed asset accounting, financial reporting, and personal property tax reporting across multiple entities.

This onsite role at the Kent, OH corporate office requires high attention to detail, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments during month-end close, audits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of financial statements and GAAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel skills preferred.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, including construction-in-progress and other balance sheet accounts, and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Track capital projects for store locations and manufacturing facilities from start to finish, including coding invoices, communicating with field locations and internal departments, and determining appropriate capitalization treatment.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records, including additions, transfers, disposals, and self-constructed projects.
• Prepare and record intercompany journal entries.
• Review financial statements for the company's Transport operations and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with consolidated accounting activities, month-end and year-end close, and other accounting projects assigned.
• Prepare, maintain, and reconcile reporting related to capital expenditures and the capital budgeting process.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of personal property tax returns for Carter Lumber entities.
• Support financial audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and supporting information as requested.
• Prepare and maintain financial and operational reports as required by management.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Carter Lumber is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This position supports a variety of accounting functions, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, capital expenditure and fixed asset accounting, financial reporting, and personal property tax reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience


• Working knowledge of financial statements and general accounting principles


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; intermediate to advanced 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

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.


• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, including construction-in-progress and other balance sheet accounts, and research and resolve discrepancies.


• Track capital projects for store locations and manufacturing facilities from start to finish, including coding invoices, communicating with field locations and internal departments, and determining appropriate capitalization treatment.


• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records, including additions, transfers, disposals, and self-constructed projects.


• Prepare and record intercompany journal entries.


• Review financial statements for the company's Transport operations and research and resolve discrepancies.


• Assist with consolidated accounting activities, month-end and year-end close, and other accounting projects assigned.

Reporting

• Prepare, maintain, and reconcile reporting related to capital expenditures and the capital budgeting process.


• Assist with the preparation and filing of personal property tax returns for Carter Lumber entities.


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


• Prepare and maintain financial and operational reports as required by management.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Medical Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Employer-Matching 401(k) Plan