Accountant I

At American Solutions for Business, we pride ourselves on helping people live their American dream.  As an employee-owned company, we provide value to our stakeholders through entrepreneurial relationships and solutions. Since 1981, we have grown to be one of the largest distributors in the industry, providing customers with print, branded merchandise, eCommerce solutions, fulfillment and more.

We are now hiring for an Accountant I to join our Finance team.  In this role you will be  responsible for general accounting functions, including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and account and bank reconciliations. You will also assist with monthly closings and account analysis as well as supporting the Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare journal entries
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts for month end close.  Identify and assist in resolving variances or changes from month to month
• Assist as necessary with completing and communicating daily bank reporting & cash availability
• May monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences
• May prepare bank reconciliations
• Review and process general operating expenses, OES (operating expenses for sales associates) and expense reports through Concur
• May prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns in multiple jurisdictions
• Reconcile, import, and maintain point of sale activity between operating systems
• Prepare monthly corporate billings
• Register, file and maintain business license, registrations, corporate and franchise taxes, annual reporting and unclaimed property filings.
• Monitor, update and track lease/rent obligations and fixed assets including Right of Use tracking

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with year-end closings
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit processes
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                      

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

What we offer:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance.

• Comprehensive Medical
• Dental/Vision
• PTO
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Ownership
• 401K
• EAP
• Ancillary Benefits

Education and/or Experience                                                     

Required: Associate degree (AA) in accounting, finance or business management with three or more years’ related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree (BA) in accounting, finance or business management, with two to three years’ related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  A working knowledge of accounting principles and practices, finance principles, financial reporting, technical accounting skills and proficiency in relevant accounting software. 

Competencies

Financial Management                Communication Proficiency               Problem Solving/Analysis

Organizational Skills                    Confidentiality                                   Collaboration/Teamwork                                    

Language Skills                                                     

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, auditors and the general public.

Mathematical Skills                                                           

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. Must be proficient in performing detailed numerical computations.  Basic knowledge of Excel and the ability to set up worksheets for analysis and reporting.

Reasoning Ability                                                 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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