Accountant

COMPANY OVERVIVEW:

Pavement Maintenance Group is an industry leader in the production and distribution of pavement preservation and maintenance products.  We are seeking team members who possess an entrepreneurial attitude and leadership qualities to support the initiatives and goals of the organization, while continuing to professionally develop themselves and other team members.

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

This Plant Accountant is a full‐time position in our Allentown, PA manufacturing facility.  In this position, you will primarily support the Regional Controller and regional operations team in achieving goals and initiatives.  You will also be involved with the month-end closing process and develop a good base of practical accounting knowledge. Responsibilities include:

• Month-end closing – prepare general ledger account reconciliations, P&L reviews, bank reconciliations, A/P Review, Inventory Review, and other tasks required to close the accounting periods timely

• Assist in the timely completion of the quarter-end and year-end financial close in accordance with process requirements

• Review, maintain, and perform audits of fixed asset register

• Prepare new and maintain existing customerslease agreements, ensure all accounts hold adequate insurance as necessary for each piece of equipment

• Review & maintain price lists and other helpful information to our store and sales teams

• Refine process for tracking labor & parts for bulk tank fleet repairs, ensure process is consistent and traceable, communicate changes as necessary to teams

• Routine/Daily review of Netsuite transaction accuracy

• Ensure accurate account coding for consistent Income Statement and balance Sheet

• Provide support to Storefront, CSRs, Sales & Production personnel

• Cash management-reconcile cash activity daily

• Review and maintain BOM, make adjustments, investigate discrepancies

• Maintain a customer service mindset and attitude to help our customers and teams, be a valued business partner with all functions of the business, and provide accurate and timely data to help make good business decisions

• Coordinate and participate in physical inventory counts, investigate and resolve count issues each period; Control the overall assets of the plant related to inventory, fixed assets, spending controls, and cost reductions

• Work with production staff to complete production reporting and update NetSuite accordingly on a daily basis

• Implement process improvements

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping

• Collaborative, team oriented, job may include more duties that what is listed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Management

• Proficient in Microsoft office, experience with NetSuite or Oracle preferred

• Must have strong working knowledge of Excel

• 3 years of Accounting experience with a minimum of 1 year of verifiable cost accounting experience

• Excellent organizational skills, time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills

• Work cooperatively, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of cooperation & trust

• Demonstrate an understanding of broad team goals and works effectively with others to achieve goals

• Frequent requirement for attention to detail; prolonged use of a computer terminal and other electronic equipment

• Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written

• Curious, anxious to learn, apply, and share new insights

• Able to work effectively within cross-functional teams and in an environment of rapid change

• Confident, positive, and trustworthy with the highest degree of integrity

• Strong verbal, written, and visual (e.g., charts, tables, etc.) communication skills; able to explain complex issues

• Able to competently use all standard office equipment, computers, phones, fax, copier

• Able to work with minimal degree of supervision

• Prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment

• Some local travel required- up to 10% of month during peak season

• Able to work a few Saturday mornings during the peak season & for a physical inventory count when necessary

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly requiring sitting, stand, walk, climb, bend, squat, use hands and fingers, talk, and hear.

This position is benefit eligible, benefits include:

• Medical & Prescription

• Dental

• Vision

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

• 401K with Employer Match

• Company-paid Short-term Disability (STD)

• Company-paid Long-term Disability (LTD)

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• Company paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

• Generous Paid Time-Off

• Earned Sick Time

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance & Wellness Program (EAP)

• Financial, Legal, & Estate Support

• Voluntary Accident Insurance

• Voluntary Critical Illness

• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Whole Life Insurance

• Touchcare for Benefit Support

• Yearly Reviews