Senior Accountant - Onsite

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