General Accountant

TGW Logistics Group•Grand Rapids, MI

15h

About The Position

TGW Systems seeking a General Accountant to join the Finance team reporting to the Senior Controller. This role requires a detail-oriented professional, who is a self-starter with excellent communication and time management skills. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records as part of the Finance Department.

Requirements

Bachelor‘s Degree in Accounting
3-5 years of experience in proven work experience in general accounting roles.
Prior experience with Sales Tax returns
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial software (e.g., SAP, Navision) is a plus.
Solid understanding of finance and accounting compliance procedures
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
Proficient in MS Excel
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to use office equipment and computers throughout working day.
Ability to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms regularly.
Ability to lift and carry supplies and materials up to 25 lbs on occasion.
Ability to see, talk, and hear regularly.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with MS Dynamics Navision preferred

Responsibilities

Generate invoices for project milestones, maintenance contracts, supplemental invoices for such things as change orders, permits, freight, and taxes
Determine tax exemption status – research into states
Maintain and analyze customer account balances and Issue credit memos
Collection of customer past due accounts
Run credit reports for customers and/or vendors
Aging, roll forward
Prepare multi state Sales and Use Tax return and maintain State rates in Navision
Prepares Sales By State – sends to Auditors monthly
Maintain files of sales tax certification
Credit reference analysis upon request
Maintains Fixed Asset Record and maintain depreciation on all Fixed Assets
Month-end and year-end closing activities (journal entries, account analysis, work papers)
Journalize all non-customer cash activities
American Express Card – payments, reconciliation monthly expenses
Reconciles Corporate credit cards
Monthly Commission calculation
Bank account reconciliation
Ensure all financial transactions are recorded and classes in a timely manner in appropriate accounts and in accordance with GAAP
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support financial operations.
Supports internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
All other tasks assigned