Location
Lancaster, PA | United States
Job description
Looking for an opportunity with a company whose Core Values include Teamwork, Customer Care and Employee Ownership? Cargas is that company. Being recognized for 18 years on the PA Best Places to Work confirms that we do what we say.
From our employee-owned culture to our flip-flop-friendly dress code, Cargas does things a little differently. You get to be in the thick of the action. We practice Open Book Management, so you know the sales, profits, challenges, and opportunities. We collaborate at all levels, so your ideas are heard. We have a flexible work environment, so we trust you to make good decisions on when you need to put in extra effort to take care of customers and when you can take time for personal matters. We share success widely through our Profit Sharing, Bonus Plan, and Employee Ownership. We work hard and have fun!
We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our internal Finance team. As a Staff Accountant, you will assist our Finance Manager to complete the month end close process and other general accounting activities, such as journal entries, financial analysis, and variance explanations. Additionally you will:
- Assist in the detailed monthly review and approval of employee expense reports.
- Prepare reconciliations and analyses of accounts monthly.
- Prepare and remit monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns.
- Track and provide accounting for company stock transactions and related equity accounting entries.
- Assist in gathering of year end information and requests by the outside tax firm and audit firm in preparation for the annual filings and review.
- Assist with requests for financial information from internal departments, creditors, lending institutions and other outside parties as required.
- Develop a solid understanding of the Cargas business, including the overall markets being served, products/services sold, and revenue recognition practices.
- Collaborate and work with the Finance team on the planning and execution of process improvement initiatives and special projects as called upon.
- Support the accounting operations team (billing/collections/AP) as called upon.
- Embrace the Cargas Culture and exemplify the Cargas Core Values.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a public firm or corporate accounting role.
Professional / Technical Knowledge Requirements
- Basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Understanding of an effective and efficient internal control environment.
- Very detail-oriented.
- Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong drive, dedication and work ethic.
- Working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.
- High degree of proficiency working with technology and accounting/business software.
- High level of integrity.
- Read, write, understand and speak English fluently.
- Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software, a plus.
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