General Accounting Accountant, Sr.

Build Your Career as a Sr Accountant with BlueLinx!At BlueLinx our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to ensuring our team members can build job security enhance their skills and make meaningful contributions. We deliver the building blocks to better us and be part of a company that values its people and strives to make a positive impact in the : We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee lease accounting and manage the companys lease portfolio using LeaseQuery software and payroll related journal entries. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with lease accounting standards including ASC 842 and performing accurate financial reporting and addition to lease management the candidate will handle payroll journal entries and typical senior accounting duties such as preparing journal entries reconciling accounts and supporting audits. This role requires attention to details and a solid knowledge of accounting policies and processes. Senior accountant will report to accounting manager and/or assistant BlueLinxComprehensive Benefits:Medical Dental Vision Prescription401(k) with company matchTuition reimbursementLife InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Company HolidaysCareer Growth:Opportunity to develop and advance your career with a leading building products Youll Do: Month end close:Responsible for processing / recording journal entries and and imports general ledger entries and assists in reconciliation of discrepanciesPrepares monthly/quarterly reconciliations of general ledger accountsLease and Payroll Accounting:Manages lease accounting in compliance with ASC 842 standards ensuring accurate and timely reporting for SEC quarterly and annual payroll and payroll accrual journal with preparing and reviewing journal entries and import files for LeaseQuery maintains accurate records and ensures lease information is up to date. Promptly communicates issues or discrepancies to other departments and follows up with Improvement:Works with various groups and functions to facilitate continuous process improvement. Assists in implementing appropriate accounting practices and internal controls. Contributes to the accuracy and efficiency improvements in the closing process. Maintains key accounting controls verification and reporting processes. Assists with documenting creating developing and maintaining processes policies and procedures. Collaboration with Other Departments:Work closely with other departments such as treasury fleet management and human resources to ensure financial processes align with company as a liaison between accounting and other business units (i.e. payroll fleet management) to maintain accurate records and resolve duties:Assists with system upgrades for financial systems as needed and actively participates on special projects as direct reports. May oversee the completion of projects/assignments and assist with training other professional minimal supervision exercises latitude and independence; makes decisions under ambiguous and uncertain advanced level workAbility to build consensus and be appropriately diplomatic understands others roles and perspectives can sell projects and ideas externally and across the knowledge of financial transaction flows and knowledge of generally accepted accounting understanding of financial closing process and monthly/quarterly cycles. Strong technical background in accounting and GAAP principles. Highly organized and detail oriented. Excellent time management analytical communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to meet deadlines multitask prioritize and work independently. Ability to work effectively with various disciplines within and outside the organization. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant systems technology. Appropriate understanding of internal controlsWhat Were Looking For: CPA preferredBA / BS in Accounting or related degree required. MBA or Masters in Accounting a plus.5 plus years related experience preferredOur Values: With every decision and action we put people first keep the future in mind and work as a team toward shared progress: Customer Centric Respect Collaboration Integrity GritAbout Us:BlueLinx is one of Americas largest distributors of building products with over 70000 branded and private-label SKUs. Headquartered in Marietta Georgia we have over 2000 associates and distribute our comprehensive range of structural and specialty products to approximately 15000 national regional and local dealers as well as specialty distributors national home centers industrial and manufactured housing salary range provided is a good faith estimate based on the position requirements and market data. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience qualifications skills geographic location and other job-related considerations. BlueLinx also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care dental vision life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day and 8 paid holidays per report any issues with this job posting please contact