Job description

Carter Lumber is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This position supports a variety of accounting functions, including month-end close, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, fixed asset and real estate accounting, and financial reporting. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of five years of relevant accounting experience required. • Working knowledge of financial statements, general ledger accounting, fixed asset accounting, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment. • Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a high level of confidentiality. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred • This will be an onsite position at the corporate office in Kent, OH Responsibilities: Fixed Assets and Real Estate Accounting • Track real estate construction projects from start to finish, including coding invoices, maintaining organized project records, communicating with our construction department, and determining appropriate capitalization treatment. • Capitalize and maintain fixed assets for acquisitions (including self-constructed projects), disposals and transfers according to company requirements and GAAP standards. • Perform regular reconciliations of fixed asset accounts, including CIP, and resolve any discrepancies. • Record real estate transactions, including acquisitions, property purchases, property sales, and related asset capitalizations and disposals. • Prepare, maintain, and reconcile capital expenditure reports used in monthly reporting and in the capital budgeting process, working with the fixed asset team to investigate and resolve discrepancies. General Accounting & Close • Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies. • Reconcile assigned general ledger and balance sheet accounts, research discrepancies, and prepare necessary correcting entries. • Review and reconcile accounts receivable and inventory reports, working with internal departments to resolve any discrepancies. • Prepare and record reserve and allowance journal entries and maintain supporting schedules. • Maintain lease schedules, prepare related journal entries, reconcile lease accounts, and coordinate monthly lease payment information with accounts payable. • Prepare amortization entries and maintain supporting schedules. • Prepare and record insurance journal entries and reconcile related accounts and supporting schedules while maintaining appropriate reserves. • Maintain schedules pertaining to employee benefits, reconcile accounts and prepare monthly analysis. • Prepare and record intercompany journal entries and reconcile related balances. • Support consolidated month-end and year-end close and complete other accounting assignments and special projects as directed. Financial Reporting and Analysis • Review corporate office expenses and income statements for accuracy and completeness, investigate unusual balances and fluctuations, and make necessary corrections. • Support consolidated financial reporting and financial analysis for management and internal departments as needed. • Prepare and maintain additional reports required by management as assigned. • Support financial audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and supporting information as requested. Benefits (full-time employees) • Medical Insurance • Vision Insurance • Dental Insurance • Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Employer-Matching 401(k) Plan

Requirements

Must-haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of five years of relevant accounting experience required.
Working knowledge of financial statements, general ledger accounting, fixed asset accounting, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
This will be an onsite position at the corporate office in Kent, OH
Capitalize and maintain fixed assets for acquisitions (including self-constructed projects), disposals and transfers according to company requirements and GAAP standards.
Perform regular reconciliations of fixed asset accounts, including CIP, and resolve any discrepancies.
Record real estate transactions, including acquisitions, property purchases, property sales, and related asset capitalizations and disposals.
Prepare, maintain, and reconcile capital expenditure reports used in monthly reporting and in the capital budgeting process, working with the fixed asset team to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
General Accounting & Close • Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
Reconcile assigned general ledger and balance sheet accounts, research discrepancies, and prepare necessary correcting entries.
Review and reconcile accounts receivable and inventory reports, working with internal departments to resolve any discrepancies.
Prepare and record reserve and allowance journal entries and maintain supporting schedules.
Maintain lease schedules, prepare related journal entries, reconcile lease accounts, and coordinate monthly lease payment information with accounts payable.
Prepare amortization entries and maintain supporting schedules.
Prepare and record insurance journal entries and reconcile related accounts and supporting schedules while maintaining appropriate reserves.
Maintain schedules pertaining to employee benefits, reconcile accounts and prepare monthly analysis.
Prepare and record intercompany journal entries and reconcile related balances.
Support consolidated month-end and year-end close and complete other accounting assignments and special projects as directed.
Financial Reporting and Analysis • Review corporate office expenses and income statements for accuracy and completeness, investigate unusual balances and fluctuations, and make necessary corrections.
Support consolidated financial reporting and financial analysis for management and internal departments as needed.
Prepare and maintain additional reports required by management as assigned.

Nice-to-haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred

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Benefits

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Dental

Vision

401(K)