Staff Accountant
About The Position
Bennington is the market leading pontoon boat manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries, a Fortune 500 company. We pride ourselves on delivering a boating experience that’s second to none through our emphasis on innovation, design, product quality, and relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Our team members live that passion every day and have fueled our growth across 6 buildings in Elkhart, IN. Reporting to our Controller of Accounting, the Staff Accountant is a key member of the Accounting and Finance team and will be responsible for various day-to-day accounting activities while also participating in projects that help drive the growth of the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field desired, or equivalent qualification or a combination of job-related education
- Minimum of 2 years of experience and thorough understanding of accounting and finance preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including excellent Excel skills
- Ability to work autonomously with strong time management skills in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to analyze processes to reduce waste and create efficiencies
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to achieve goals, results-oriented and self-driven
- Excellent written & verbal communication within team and cross-functionally
- Highly organized and effective in managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Effective negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of ERP and BI tools is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist with billing and invoicing as needed
- Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable as needed
- Identify and participate in company and department process improvement projects
- Ensure compliance with and prepare reports in accordance with GAAP
- Perform SOX controls and maintain thorough and accurate documentation as needed
- Assist with internal and external audits throughout the year
- Assist in month-end and quarter-end close
- Prepare journal entries
- Work collaboratively within the team and across departments
- Assist with other miscellaneous tasks and handle special projects upon request
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
