Junior Accountant

National Ramp • Valley Cottage, NY

16h • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in joining the National Ramp team!

National Ramp is a market leader, innovator, and disruptor providing newfound freedom to elderly and disabled human beings with the greatest range of accessibility ramps in the industry. Our family has been in the access business for over 30 years, and the foundation of our growth and any success we’ve had is our Core Value to care about people.

National Ramp dealers have installed hundreds of thousands of ramps across North America, and it is truly rewarding to make a real and meaningful change in so many lives. We believe that making great ramps is only a part of our work. The greatest work we do is giving fellow humans their freedom back. When someone is literally trapped inside their home or stuck in a hospital, and we can provide a means for them to regain their Freedom Now – that is what brings us true joy and purpose.

At National Ramp, we work hard, we are accountable, and we are results driven. We recognize that these attributes may not be valued by everyone, and that’s OK!

Our Core Values are:
We WOW – We go the Extra Mile. We exceed expectations. We work hard and have fun. We are obsessed with our customers, we love our business, and we love what we do. We are “World Class” in everything we do.
We NOW – We GSD (Get Stuff Done) and we get it done fast. Freedom NOW. We are urgent, driven, energetic, and fast-paced. We believe in “production, then perfection”.
We Own It – We are accountable. No excuses, no jerks. We take responsibility for our actions, our job, our life, and our world by seeing things through to completion. We are nice, but we are driven for results.
We Innovate and disrupt. We are growth-minded, for us and for our customers. We never stop learning. We adapt quickly and thrive on new challenges. We constantly seek ways to disrupt the status quo and improve.
We Care. We care about people. About each other, about our customers, about our customers’ customers, about our families, and about the world. We are invested in National Ramp and behave like it’s our own business to help everyone win. We stay safe to ensure everyone goes home the way they came, every day.
Overview:

Today, National Ramp is in search of a passionate and enthusiastic Junior Accountant that will bring their expertise to our team and help us grow to become the #1 Ramp Company in the World.

The Junior Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting and finance operations of the company, including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results.

Key attributes we admire:
Confidence and determination
Ability to build rapport across diverse personality types
Active listening skills to truly understand and address customer needs
Persistence and creativity in problem-solving

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, required.
• At least 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience working in an ERP system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance and Accounting Manager in all aspects of the National Ramp finance department.
• Provide backup and support for any PTO in the finance department. Either the Accounting Manager or the Junior Accountant should be on-site during working hours (e.g. no overlapping vacations).
• Support the management of outsourced functions including any audits.
• Support the daily operations of the accounting department
• Understand the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.
• Understand and support the monthly financial close for National Ramp.
• Ensure that full cycle accounts payable are completed in a timely manner.
• AP Invoices should be accurately allocated among divisions.
• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken into accounts payable.
• Support all divisions with AR and ensure that all account receivables are collected and transacted properly and promptly.
• Ensure customer discounts are applied correctly, with specific regard to all customers that take advantage of AR invoice terms.
• Bank Reconciliations are completed weekly to support a timely monthly close (3 days).
• Support the timely issuance of complete financial statements.
• Analyze variances from budget and report significant issues to management.
• Support any financial analyses as needed, specifically for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Learn and understand National Ramp’s ERP, Epicor.
• Ensure inventory control processes and measurements are in place and functional, including inventory counts, inventory error analysis and obsolete inventory.
• Support and understand Average Cost. Ensure it is accurate within Epicor.
• Support the reconciliation of Inter-company Transactions with the proper Elimination accounting.

Benefits

• You'll enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package after 30 days of employment.
• This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k), life and disability insurance, and a wealth of other resources to support your personal and professional life.
• With 4 weeks of Paid Time Off and additional days for statutory holidays, we ensure you have the time to recharge and enjoy life.
• More than that, we offer a work environment where you're encouraged to excel and innovate.
• At National Ramp, your work is more than a job – it's a passion fueled by a community that values your contributions and celebrates your achievements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level