Staff Accountant

Benjamin Moore & Co • Montvale, NJ

38d • $64,900 - $83,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, preparing month-end close analyses, and supporting management in the preparation of quarterly financial statements submitted to Berkshire Hathaway. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all accounting tasks for assigned functions and ensuring that the company is adhering to GAAP and company policy and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 1 - 3 years of relevant job experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, proficient in Excel
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a team-based, continuous improvement environment
• Expected travel up to 5% in the US and Canada, no extended projects.
• Strong customer focus, dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders
• Seen as a team player who encourages collaboration and quickly gains the trust and support of peers. Finds common ground and solves problems for the benefit of all
• Manage multiple tasks and projects with the ability to prioritize and respond quickly to ad-hoc stakeholder requests based on shifting priorities
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve issues related to daily work by applying knowledge of policies, procedures, and internal processes
• Ability to drive results to complete goals successfully
• Align and operate within the company's core ethics and values

Nice To Haves

• Experienced in SAP is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support accounting responsibilities where needed for Sales and Use Tax, Sales and Marketing, Fixed Assets, Leases, and General Accounting functions within the Accounting Department
• Prepare account reconciliations and journal entries
• Back-up month-end duties assigned to other Accountants
• Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant account variances
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial statements submitted to Berkshire Hathaway
• Contribute to department and organizational special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401 (k) match
• PTO starting at 3 weeks' vacation + (7) paid holidays and (5) personal days
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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