General Accountant

Superior Lubricants•City of North Tonawanda, NY

12d•$60,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to be part of a company that has been setting the standard in the automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial lubricant industry since 1979? At Superior Lubricants, we don’t just deliver premium products, we deliver excellence. As a certified ISO 9001 registered company, we pride ourselves on blending an industry-leading product line with unmatched service and innovative distribution solutions. Join a team that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about making an impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
Three (3) to Five (5) years of verifiable related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS, etc.)
Must possess general math skills and ability to identify numerical errors
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Strong knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Lease Crunch (ASC842), and/or other related ERP accounting and tax software including Avalara
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
Independently manages work from initiation through completion

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience (preferred)
Experience with State Tax Regulations (preferred)
CPA certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information
Assist in preparation of analysis of year end audit schedules, reconciliations, and participation in audit processes as requested
Assist in month end and year end close including journal entries, prepaid, accruals, fixed assets, revenue recognition, and accounting consolidation
Prepare daily cash position update for company
Ensure Balance Sheet accounts are reconciled on a recurring basis as required
Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements, creation of financial packages for President review meetings, and final monthly distribution of results
Prepare monthly banking requirements including Borrowing Base Certificate and quarterly bank covenant calculations
Prepare analysis of variances between budgets, prior year, and actual results and year end audit schedules and reconciliations
Prepare state taxes – including sales, highway use, petroleum business tax, and other tax/governmental reporting tasks
Support the annual external financial statement and benefit plan audits
Recommend opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives across all businesses and participate in processes to address
Collaborate with other departments to get information to assist in understanding financial results and variances
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making
Other duties assigned by management