Company
At Safe Fleet our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.
We are re-defining what safety means for fleets of every type – from school buses to waste collection trucks, firefighting to utility vehicles, police cruisers to delivery vans.
We are a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company with over 1700 employees in over 20 locations across Canada and the US.
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Location: Charlotte, North Carolina*
The Staff Accountant will have 3+ years experience in Finance and Accounting in Manufacturing and or Distribution.
This role works to prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. Responsibilities include extensive reporting via Excel, analyzing trends, costs, and revenue. Reports organization's finances to management.
Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on instructions and pre-established processes. Reports directly to Controller.
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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:*
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General Accounting*
- Performs general ledger accounting tasks to support accurate financial reporting.
- Performs AR and AP data entry and reconciliation.
- Prepares reporting for management.
- Analyzes business transactions and trends.
- Adheres to internal controls and segregation of duties. Adopts best practices to improve productivity and comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Maintains readiness to perform additional accounting functions by cross training with other accounting department team members.
- Assists with inventory management and reduction initiatives.
- Processes month end closing process
- Assists Controller with month end financial analysis
- Processes cost roll requests.
- Maintains and processes weekly KPI's for Accounting and Operations.
- Offers suggestions for process improvement and implements when directed.
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Annual*
- Assists and helps lead physical inventory.
- Processes and reconciles annual cost rolls.
- Assists Controller and Corporate group with audit requests.
- Assists Controller with forecasting.
- Assists Controller with preparation of yearly budget submission.
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REQUIRED SKILLS:*
- General Finance, Accounting & Audit:
- Accounting and reporting
- Financial systems, processes and technology
- Processing and recording financial transactions
- Functional process improvement
- Personal Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Continuous learning
- Pro-activity and self-motivation
- Time management/priority setting
- Work ethics and values
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Education:*
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or related studies from an accredited University
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Experience:*
- 3+ years of experience in a general accounting role for a manufacturing and/or Distribution.
- Candidate must have intermediate to advanced excel skills.
- ERP experience required.
- Travel Requirements
- Occasional travel will be required, specifically around year end.
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Work Hours*
8:00 AM thru 5:00 PM Monday through Friday
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We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including Medical, Vison, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay and Bonus.*
We're a background check and pre-hire drug screen company where allowed by law.
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NOTE: Safe Fleet does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law._
Job Type: Full-time