Division Accounting Manager

Location

Plymouth, MN | United States

Job description

ABOUT MCE

MCE is a leading supplier of technical fluid power, automation, flow control, compressed air and lubrication products, repair & services, and bespoke solutions. The company serves more than 20,000 MRO and OEM customers from 35+ facilities across the Great Lakes, upper Midwest, Southwest and beyond. Much of MCE's growth is driven by an aggressive M&A strategy.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Division Accounting Manager will be an integral addition to the Finance team that will perform accounting duties directly related to M&A activity as well as the core distribution business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Actively involved with the financial integration of recently acquired businesses, including:
  • Monthly close, which involves managing the acquired entity's accounting staff and assisting as needed with onsite accounting
  • Accounting for business combinations (opening balance sheets, goodwill and other intangible assets, working capital true-ups)
  • Integral with the ERP integration - Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) experience is a plus
  • Must be open to 10% travel
• Works closely with the FP&A team to provide analysis of business performance for the monthly Board report
• Monitors, analyzes, and reconciles
  • Income statement GL accounts, including COGS, payroll, and all opex accounts
  • Balance sheet GL accounts, including inventory, prepaids, accruals and other liabilities, fixed assets
• Month-end and year-end close
  • Prepares and posts journal entries
  • Instrumental in the continual improvement of accounting processes
• Assists with treasury duties, including reconciliation of bank accounts
• Assists with intercompany transactions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but will be responsible to provide oversight and direction to local accounting personnel of acquired entities.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Advanced data mining and MS Excel skills including vlookups and pivot tables
• Proven experience in an accounting department environment
• Distribution or manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP)
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• BS degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience
• Computer skills required: ERP Software (Epicor P21 preferred); Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements for this position are typical for a sedentary office environment including considerable time spent in a stationary position, at a desk using a computer terminal and keyboard. Movement about the office and standing are required occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment for this position is typical for an office including protection from weather conditions and typical office equipment noise.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS

Along with competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package. Qualifying employees receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on date of hire
• Company paid life and AD&D coverage
• Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary benefit products
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Generous PTO allowances and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voting Leave
• Parental Leave

For all Recruiting inquiries, please email [email protected]

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