Summary:

The role of Staff Accountant is a critical position on the Accounting team and is involved in various day to day accounting functions that support business operations, objectives and month end reporting. The position is responsible for core tax processes including sales tax, use tax, Ohio CAT tax and property taxes. This is a salary exempt position reporting to the Controller.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own the vendor management process by holding responsibility for adding/editing all vendors. Ensure collection of Form W-9, appropriate coding of supplier for W-9 and tax details, and attachment of PDF W-9 in the ERP system.
• Manage and hold responsibility for core tax processes, including but not limited to:, sales tax, use tax, Ohio CAT tax and property taxes. Reconcile and validate sales tax with use of Avalara tax compliance software.
• Maintain sales tax exemption certificates using Avalara tax compliance software. Validate if sales tax is owed for customer orders and correct sales tax on customer invoices as appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain reporting for Unclaimed Funds reporting for all applicable states.
• Keep current with legislation and compliance requirements surrounding sales tax, use tax, unclaimed funds, etc. Seek out continuing education as necessary.
• Maintain fixed asset records in BNA (fixed asset software); review and manage Construction in Progress (CIP) accounts; reconcile CIP subledger with division CAPEX trackers and lead twice monthly CAPEX meetings with division managers.
• Management of lease accounting and related monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain files for all month-end journal entries and account reconciliation/analysis.
• Monitor and delegate the messages in Team Accounting email boxes. Ensure team follow-up of email questions and requests.
• Review all AP and AR invoices for accuracy prior to posting to the general ledger. Determine innovative ways to improve this process for management of exceptions only.
• Manage and prepare annual 1099 reporting with vendors and the IRS.
• Calculate monthly commission accrual & payable entries, perform balancing and generate reports.
• Participate in physical inventory verifications.
• Provide back-up and support to other accounting functions including AR, AP, Credit & Collections, and Cost Accounting, as appropriate.
• Assist in special projects as necessary and perform other duties as assigned.
• Continually identify opportunities for improved efficiency and accuracy.

Critical Skills (Required):

• Character- Reliable, Humble, Creative, Compassionate, Tech-savvy.
• Adaptable - A resilient team player with the ability to wear a lot of hats; Multitasker, good at navigating change and can competently meet people where they are.
• Approachable - Patience to work with people at every level and comfortable with difficult conversations. Exhibits a friendly, collaborative spirit in all encounters and gets along well with others.
• Trustworthy - Moral integrity, firmness, and a willingness to accept responsibility. Recognizing that everything is not black and white and treating people with respect in a variety of situations.
• Curious - Inquisitive, and willing to do the research to feel knowledgeable and aware of the big picture.
• Innovative Thinker - An open-minded change agent and delegator who can manage up and down and recognize when to do it.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Accounting; CPA license and public accounting experience highly desired.
• 4+ years experience with similar accounting and tax responsibilities. Some experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with MS-Office applications and advanced excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, etc.) is essential.
• GSuite proficiency including use of google sheets and Gmail is a plus.
• Experience with Avalara tax compliance software is a strong plus.
• Experience with BNA fixed asset software is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with Kinetic (Epicor) or similar fully integrated manufacturing ERP system is preferred.
• Exceptional organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both internal and external to the organization.
• Ability to work independently and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.

Joyce/Dayton Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.