Staff Accountant

Benjamin Moore • Montvale, NJ

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About The Position

At Benjamin Moore, our success is attributable to the employees who dedicate their time and talents to the brand and exemplify our core values of openness, integrity, community, excellence, and safety. Benjamin Moore employees enjoy a competitive and well-rounded benefits package, career development options, business resource groups, and opportunities to come together and connect with colleagues. We facilitate growth, development, and purpose for all through an inclusive and engaging workplace. Join us and be part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion while supporting locally owned stores in 65 countries. Click here to see how you can paint your future! Job Summary 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. The Staff Accountant's role reports directly to a Manager of Accounting within the Accounting Department. There are no direct reports for this role.

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. Weekend work as needed
• 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

What This Job Offers

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