Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accountant will follow established procedures to support the finance team by preparing core recurring financial accounting activities from established processes including journal entries and account reconciliations. This position will be responsible for performing these monthly closing process activities along with preparation of routine SOX controls timely and accurately in accordance with company accounting policies and GAAP. This role will assist with recurring activities associated with the annual operating plan and forecasting processes. Additionally the Accountant will perform basic financial statement variance analysis and support the business operations by delivering standard regular requests.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Support the Finance team to ensure financials are prepared reconciled and reported timely and accurately in accordance with company accounting policies and GAAP.
  • Prepare core Balance Sheet account reconciliations.
  • Perform recurring journal entries.
  • Execute standard SOX controls compliance with company policy.
  • Perform basic financial statement variance analysis.
• Support the Finance teams execution of the planning processes in accordance with company policies.
  • Assist with preparation of recurring monthly forecasting and annual budget processes activities including running reports as data inputs.
• Support the Finance teams role of serving as an operations business partner.
  • Provide the business with routine requests from established processes.
• Manages and updates product costing in PLEX by coordinating cost calculations and allocations validating cost drivers cross-functionally auditing BOM and labor data analyzing variances supporting standard cost and overhead updates and calculating inventory reserves.
• Assist with implementation efforts to improve financial processes.
• Live Our Values role modeling our mission vision and values. Adhering to our company code of conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business or other related degree is required.
• 3 years of progressive accounting and / or finance experience in manufacturing or cost accounting environment required.

Skills Abilities and Knowledge

• Manufacturing accounting knowledge and experience including standard cost skills are preferred.
• Ability to solve problems independently and resourcefully.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to think analytically.
• Ability to break down problems and provide recommendations for solutions.
• Function efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel specifically in pivot tables vlook-ups formulas and functions.

Travel

• Travel is not required.

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events.

• Analytical Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

• Customer Service Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

• Dependability Follows instructions responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Initiative Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyones efforts to succeed.

• Technical Skills Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Verbal Communication Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Written Communication Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is an Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: the use of fingers to pick or type walking talking and hearing.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Perks That Go the Extra Mile:

At RealTruck we take care of our peoplebecause they drive our success. Enjoy great benefits like medical dental and vision coverage company-paid life insurance and disability and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start). Need balance Weve got wellbeing days and parental leave. Want to grow Take advantage of educational reimbursement. Plus earn referral bonuses and score exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products. Great benefits. Great people. Even better careers.

RealTruckis the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck Jeep Bronco and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan RealTrucks 6000 associates operate from 35 facilities across four continents. RealTrucks industry leading product portfolio which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand boasts over 1000 patents and pending applications. The companys omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at as well as through its 12000 dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.