STAFF ACCOUNTANT (44937)

City Electric Supply•Dallas, TX

58d

About The Position

Looking to start an exciting new career? City Electric Supply (CES) offers excellent career opportunities for people who are friendly and passionate about providing incredible customer service. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, paid time off, and internal growth opportunities. About City Electric Supply CES is a family-owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our "customer service first" core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 65 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions. CES now employs more than 7,400 people at over 1,000 branches world-wide of which there are over 500 branches across North America. Our vision is to add 30-35 branches a year, while staying true to our Company values. Summary Under the direction of the Divisional Controller, the Staff Accountant will play an integral role in maintaining and supporting the corporate accounting function. For this role, we are looking for a proactive self-starter who enjoys working in a challenging and fast-paced environment. Communication skills, attention to detail, and an objective approach to learning and problem-solving is a must as well as advanced proficiency in Excel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Two to five years’ previous experience, preferred.
Advanced Excel knowledge (pivots, macros, vba experience).
Detail orientated.
Analytical.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform efficient and accurate data entry.
Reconcile accrual accounts, inventory accounts and other general ledger accounts.
Account for fixed assets, prepaids and accruals.
Complete month-end close activities, prepare general ledger entries, complete GL account reconciliations and run and distribute monthly reports.
Analyze information and options by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information.
Assist in creating new or reengineering existing processes.
Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
Reconcile monthly bank and credit card statements.
W-9 and 1099 maintenance and processing.
Respond to Divisional Controller & Chief Financial Officer as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate their financial needs.
Be an active employee in finding continuous improvements, cost reductions or eliminating non-value-added tasks to streamline processes.
Participate in a variety of special projects as assigned by the Divisional Controller and/or CFO.
Cross train on all functions within accounting to assist/support other staff.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relations with customers, coworkers and supervisors.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
401(k) company match program.
Telehealth.
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.
Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Mental, physical, financial wellness.
Auto and Home Insurance discount.
Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.
Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs.
Employee Discount Program.
Training Programs.
Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.