Sr. Accountant, Inventory - Hybrid/Atlanta

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.•Roswell, GA

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position functions as a key member of the Corporate Accounting team and includes extensive involvement in the month end close process, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support. This individual will work directly with business partners in the field as well as finance to resolve issues, ensure compliance, and provide reporting assistance. This position is expected to play an important role in the company's internal control activities in support of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Requirements

BS in Accounting or comparable business degree is required.
Minimum 4+ years of experience in an accounting role; public accounting experience is a plus.
Minimum 2+ years in an accounting close.
Advanced Microsoft Excel experience is preferred.
Drives Execution - demonstrates personal commitment and drive to set and then meet or exceed high standards and objectives.
Decisiveness & Judgment - selects clear and sometimes bold choices from among complex alternatives in a timely; but, fact-based manner.
Mature Confidence - demonstrates self-awareness, and manages his or her emotions in the face of controversy, while staying focused on larger goals.
Influences Others - promotes ideas and proposals persuasively, shaping people's opinions.
Innovative Mindset - generates and delivers innovative solutions in work situations.
Customer Orientation - ensures that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities.
Builds Collaboration - Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work and business goals.
Technical Accounting Knowledge - demonstrates knowledge of and applies relevant US GAAP, emerging accounting and finance issues.
Finance & Accounting Systems & Processes - demonstrates knowledge of the financial systems throughout the organization.
Planning & Organizing Skills - effectively uses the time available to complete work tasks and activities that lead to the achievement of expected work objectives (as results or outputs).
Communication Skills - communicates effectively through oral or written means.
Functions as a Business Partner - understands the internal and external issues facing business unit clients and uses that understanding to forge partnerships and achieve goals.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA track is preferred.
Knowledge/prior experience with Microsoft D365 F&O or similar scale ERP platforms.
Experience with Microsoft D365 F&O or similar scale ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables such as journal entries, reconciliations, and reports in compliance with GAAP.
Prepare timely and accurate account reconciliations for selected accounts.
Research inventory transactions, determine the proper accounting treatment, and recommend corrections to the transaction originator.
Develop, document, implement, and manage inventory accounting process, controls, and systems.
Assist with interim and annual audits, preparation of supporting schedules, analyses and audited financial statement documentation.
Ensure controls and procedural compliance for Sarbanes-Oxley.
Research accounting issues as needed.
Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and optimize accounting processes, systems, and reporting.
Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and scalability as the company grows.
Assist other co-workers with related tasks as necessary.
Manage Ad-hoc projects as necessary.
ensure the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data.
provide analysis and reporting for selected balance sheet accounts, as well as assistance with project work and ad-hoc reporting as necessary.
develop, document, implement, and maintain systems, procedures and policies to ensure proper internal control and compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, including periodic controls documentation updates and testing.