Corporate Accountant

• Southern States Material Handling is more than just forklifts! With our flagship
• brands of Toyota and Raymond, we pride ourselves in successfully partnering with
• our customers to offer solutions that keep businesses running! Specializing in
• new & used equipment, operator training, equipment rentals, fleet management,
• service & repair, and warehouse solutions; Southern States Material Handling
• solves problems.

• As a Corporate Accountant with Southern States Material Handling : You’ll
• contribute to making Southern States Material Handling a leader in the industry
• by applying best accounting practices to accurately maintain financial records
• and ensure the integrity of the general ledger. This role is responsible for
• recording financial transactions, performing account reconciliations, assisting
• in month-end and year-end closings, and ensuring compliance with accounting
• standards and internal controls.

Come be a part of our Toyota/Raymond family!

Top of the Line Benefits!!

• 401(k) with company matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO and Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

What we’re looking for

• Five or more years of experience as an Accountant
• Previous Senior Accountant or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong knowledge and experience of general financial accounting and cost

accounting

• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulations
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret financial data
• Proficient in advanced Excel functions (including advanced functions such as

VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables) and experience with Microsoft Office

• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Able to communicate clearly and convey ideas and facilitate understanding

both verbally and written.

• Ability to prioritize, manage time and organize tasks according to needs
• Able to make sound decisions under pressure and time constraints
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Ability to work independently with little guidance and collaboratively in a

team environment.

Education and Certification Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.

What you’ll Do

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger by recording all

• financial transactions in a timely manner, ensuring proper categorization,
• reconciling accounts regularly, and verifying that all entries comply with
• relevant accounting standards and organizational policies to support

financial transparency and accuracy

• Provide reliable financial data that informs decision-making and supports

regulatory and reporting requirements.

• Prepare and distribute daily reports and financial statements.
• Prepare and distribute weekly presentations for executive team.
• Assist leadership in gaining a clear understanding of SSMH’s financial

• position by providing accurate financial insights and promptly escalating any
• concerns or discrepancies that may impact financial performance or
• compliance.

• Responsible for extensive month-end closing activities such as creating

• journal entries, completing necessary reconciliations, data analysis,
• creating allocations, managing accruals, generating reports, and other
• month-end tasks as assigned.

• Perform periodic balance sheet account reconciliations as assigned.
• Assist in preparing monthly internal financial packages including balance

sheet, income statements, branch and profit and loss statements.

• Manage and prepare sales tax filings, including calculating sales tax

• liabilities, ensuring timely submission of tax returns, and maintaining
• accurate records to comply with state and local tax regulations.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with other accounting associates and

• cross-functional teams to support accounting operations and drive alignment
• across departments.

• Engage in regular communication with executive leadership to verify financial

data and ensure its accuracy, supporting informed strategic decision-making.

• Support billing operations by learning and assisting with all billing

• processes, including researching transactions, identifying issues, and
• resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.

• Foster teamwork and collaborate with other departments to improve processes

and ensure accuracy in transaction postings.

• Provide guidance to staff accountants to achieve specific goals by setting

• clear direction, fostering collaboration, delegating tasks, monitoring
• progress, and providing updates to the Assistant Controller.

• Support the Assistant Controller as needed, ensuring alignment with team

goals and contributing to a balanced workload across the team.

• Assist in accounts payable functions such as preparing weekly wire transfers

and cash disbursement.

• Assist in any audits needed.
• Assist in gathering, organizing, and delivering all necessary documentation

as requested.

• Oversee and execute the margin audit process to ensure accuracy and to

identify discrepancies.

• Manage and oversee capital expenditure processes, ensuring proper tracking,

• approval, and compliance with organizational policies and financial
• guidelines.

• Perform monthly commission calculations accurately and on time, ensuring

alignment with compensation plans and resolving any discrepancies as needed.

• Prepare and file annual tangible personal property tax returns, ensuring

• accurate property valuations and maintaining accurate fixed asset
• information.

• Support compliance efforts by helping ensure the company adheres to

established accounting standards and applicable government regulations.

• Support the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices of

the company.

• Perform other duties as assigned, in alignment with the company’s mission,

vision, and core values.

• Mon-Fri 8am – 5pm

• SSMH is an equal opportunity employer.  SSMH does not discriminate based upon
• race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth,
• or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status
• as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other
• applicable legally protected characteristics.  We are an inclusive organization
• and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of
• talent, skills and potential.