About Hawkins
Hawkins Inc. is a formulator manufacturer blender distributer and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.
Learn more about us at THE JOB
The staff accountant position is responsible for preparation of monthly and quarterly journal entries reconciling balance sheet accounts assisting with audit requests and completing routine and non-routine accounting transactions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Journal Entries and Account Reconciliations
- Prepare and enter journal entries for assigned accounts or functions which may include cash accounts receivable prepaid expenses deposits intangible assets fixed assets payables accrued liabilities leases use tax expense allocations and credit card expenses
- Reconcile assigned accounts and maintain supporting detail
- Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls and internal policies and procedures
Fixed Assets
- Perform all fixed asset accounting including tracking construction in process recording fixed asset additions and retirements running book and tax depreciation and asset reports
- Prepare reporting on fixed asset spending versus budget
- Proactively monitor and analyze spending variances on projects ensuring all capitalization and authorization policies are enforced
- Record fixed asset related journal entries and reconcile FAS to the general ledger for all entities
- Administer company vehicle program
Audit
- Assist with the year-end and interim external audits
- Aid with the internal and external SOX audits
Process Improvement
- Model a continuous improvement mindset identifying process improvements and efficiencies
Other duties as assigned
ABOUT YOU:
- Bachelors degree in accounting or related field preferred
- 1 years relevant experience demonstrating strong analytical skills ability to foster cross-functional working relationships and capacity to handle multiple priorities and projects
- Knowledge and use of Microsoft applications (Excel Word Teams Outlook)
- Knowledge and use of ERP systems JD Edwards experience preferred
- Knowledge of GAAP and SOX requirements preferred
- Ability to achieve results independently and within a team setting.
- Ability to multitask and work well while meeting deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical ability
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and far vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
TRAVEL
Travel not required
Expected Compensation: $ 5% Bonus Eligibility
Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits which includes medical dental vision life insurance LTD/STD and more.âOther benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) paid time off and paid holidays.â
For more information on Hawkins benefits visit: 2026-229
All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About HawkinsHawkins Inc. is a formulator manufacturer blender distributer and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended o...
About Hawkins
Hawkins Inc. is a formulator manufacturer blender distributer and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.
Learn more about us at THE JOB
The staff accountant position is responsible for preparation of monthly and quarterly journal entries reconciling balance sheet accounts assisting with audit requests and completing routine and non-routine accounting transactions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Journal Entries and Account Reconciliations
- Prepare and enter journal entries for assigned accounts or functions which may include cash accounts receivable prepaid expenses deposits intangible assets fixed assets payables accrued liabilities leases use tax expense allocations and credit card expenses
- Reconcile assigned accounts and maintain supporting detail
- Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls and internal policies and procedures
Fixed Assets
- Perform all fixed asset accounting including tracking construction in process recording fixed asset additions and retirements running book and tax depreciation and asset reports
- Prepare reporting on fixed asset spending versus budget
- Proactively monitor and analyze spending variances on projects ensuring all capitalization and authorization policies are enforced
- Record fixed asset related journal entries and reconcile FAS to the general ledger for all entities
- Administer company vehicle program
Audit
- Assist with the year-end and interim external audits
- Aid with the internal and external SOX audits
Process Improvement
- Model a continuous improvement mindset identifying process improvements and efficiencies
Other duties as assigned
ABOUT YOU:
- Bachelors degree in accounting or related field preferred
- 1 years relevant experience demonstrating strong analytical skills ability to foster cross-functional working relationships and capacity to handle multiple priorities and projects
- Knowledge and use of Microsoft applications (Excel Word Teams Outlook)
- Knowledge and use of ERP systems JD Edwards experience preferred
- Knowledge of GAAP and SOX requirements preferred
- Ability to achieve results independently and within a team setting.
- Ability to multitask and work well while meeting deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical ability
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and far vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
TRAVEL
Travel not required
Expected Compensation: $ 5% Bonus Eligibility
Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits which includes medical dental vision life insurance LTD/STD and more.âOther benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) paid time off and paid holidays.â
For more information on Hawkins benefits visit: 2026-229
All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
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