Accountant - Temp to Perm - Southland Industries Inc.

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design, is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, thenJOINour team and become a part of an organizationthat valuesPEOPLE,SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY,ACCOUNTABILITY& SUSTAINABILITY.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accountant is primarily responsible for the fundamental aspects of Southland’s financial recordkeeping including recording financial transactions, managing accounts and account reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable or payroll
• Conduct regular account reconciliation for assigned area to assure accuracy of records
• Research and resolve straightforward accounting discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner.Elevate more complex issues for resolution
• Follow appropriate policies and procedures to assure that Southland maintains compliance with all state and federal laws as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner. Provide individual instruction as needed to ensure users understand processes related to their financial transactions
• Cross-trains in other areas to broaden knowledge of Southland accounting and financial processes and systems

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience preferred
• 3-5 years of accounting experience preferred
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Strong organizational skills with high level of attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Able to analyze and resolve basic issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. required
• Able to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment

YOU Matter

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

·401(k) Plan with50% Company Match(no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

·Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

·Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 100% Paid for Employee

·Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

·Disability Income Protection Insurance

·Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

·Paid Parental Leave Benefits

·Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave

·Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug test, background check and professional reference checks. **

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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