Accountant Job at GAF Materials Corporation
Come Build Your Career Under OUR Roof
Job Description:
Introduction:
At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Team or Function Overview:
This is a challenging and rewarding role focused on supporting a number of key Finance initiatives to better enable our manufacturing business during an exciting time of organizational transformation.
Summary:
We are searching for an experienced Staff Accountant who should be well-organized, detail-oriented, and have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and a proactive team player with superb interpersonal and collaborative skills. This position will be responsible for participating in the execution of a 4-day monthly financial close and assisting with annual audits, conducting maintenance of the general ledger system, drafting and posting journal entries, and conducting independent analysis and account reconciliations. Separate from the month-end, this position will work on various projects as required which will include participation in the design, planning, and implementation of process improvements. This position will provide support to the accountants in the field and various other departments within the company. The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and have familiarity with GoogleSuite for spreadsheets and email. Knowledge of intercompany accounting, and PeopleSoft is a plus.
Essential Duties:
- Support the senior staff members and accounting manager in close processes and general accounting functions.
- Prepare various journal entries within PeopleSoft ERP in connection with month-end close that is completed in 4-days.
- Gather and manipulate data to facilitate analyses to support financial reporting.
- Transact and translate multi-currency transactions and perform reconciliations.
- Be acclimated with using disparate applications in order to execute analysis.
- Prepare process documentation for review and by senior members of the team. Incorporate feedback into documents and maintain an organized database of reference materials with support of Senior Accountant.
- Provide support to the accountants in the field and various other departments within the company.
- Provide, download and/or copy transaction support for analysis, audits, tax filings, and other projects as needed.
- Load approved annual budget at beginning of each fiscal year, and establish monthly recurring entries based on budgetary data.
- Proactively address inquiries from other departments, be responsive, and close matters down timely.
Under This Roof, We Require
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 2 or more years of experience in general or corporate accounting.
Under This Roof, We Also Value
CPA or candidate preferred.
- Advanced Positive Attitude
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Intermediate Time Management Skills
- Intermediate Organizational Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Intermediate Analytical Skills
- Intermediate Attention to Detail
- Intermediate Professional Judgment
- Intermediate Knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures
- Intermediate Analytical and statistical knowledge
- Intermediate Knowledge of computerized accounting system and Microsoft Office
How We Protect What Matters Most
- We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
- Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
- Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
- Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
- Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
- We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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