Corporate Accountant - Blick Art Materials

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for business tax and other governmental filings, balance sheet account reconciliations, assisting with external audits, analysis of monthly financial statements for variances to trend and missing accruals, as well as ad-hoc analysis and additional requests as assigned. This entry-level position will report directly to the Manager of Finance but also be trained and supervised by senior accountants.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Preparation of proper & timely routine monthly account reconciliation’s (full balance sheet).
• Tracking fixed asset projects against operating plan and uploading into service.
• Preparing records and data for external auditors
• Execute & review daily the G/L interface from all applicable systems to Lawson G/L.
• Research P&L variances, taking into account month over month trend, seasonality and budget, communicating findings back to management with proposed corrective action.
• Review balance sheet accounts for reasonableness.
• Product Margin Reporting.
• Preparation and Reporting of Sales, Use, and Real Estate Taxes, Unclaimed Property / Escheatment, Business Licenses, and Census filings.
• Generation and validating of monthly financial statements for executive review.
• Other analysis and internal audit responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a 4 / 5-year B.S. in Accounting or higher from accredited program.
• Min. 3.25 / 4.0 GPA in Major.
• 0-4 years experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and finance software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with willingness to work directly with upper levels of management on requests.
• An analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude.
• Ability to adjust your routine to accommodate a changing and growing environment.
• The following, while not required, would be a plus:
  • Microsoft VBA / Macro, SQL, Access, or Postgres experience.
  • CPA certification.
  • Public Accounting Experience.
  • Working knowledge of Lawson Software, Mail-Order Distribution, Retail, and/or Manufacturing software applications processes and businesses.

Benefits Include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K & Profit Sharing Plan
• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Training Opportunities
• Basic & Optional Life Insurance
• Employee Discount

Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States.

At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.