Staff Accountant - Southeastern Metals Mfg Inc

About us:

Gibraltar's Home Improvement Group (HIG) facility of 120,000 square feet is in Jacksonville, Florida. HIG manufactures two best-in-class brands: Gutter Helmet and Sunesta Awnings & Outdoor Comfort. Both brands are sold and installed by approximately 300 independent dealers across the United States and Canada. On average, we've grown double digits annually for the past ten years and have aggressive future growth plans.

Gibraltar (ROCK on Nasdaq) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for the North American Agtech, Renewable Energy, Residential, and Infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing. Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

The opportunity:

This is an in-office role and will be working with both the financial and manufacturing sides of the business. This role will be focusing on management reporting around the cost of manufacturing, bridging the gap between financial insights and operational efficiencies. In addition, this role will assist with all EOM close processes. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with data analytics and tools such as Power BI.

Who we're looking for:

At the Home Improvement Group, we owe our success to the dedication of our team. To help maintain and grow this standard, we're seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to assist both HIG brands in our Finance department. The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and proven success in financial statements, cost accounting, and end of month processes. This person has a positive outlook and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do:

• Supports the Controller in the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Maintains knowledge of and supports processes and procedures to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Maintains the general ledger including setting up new general ledger accounts, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and assisting in the month end close.
• Prepares month-end closing entries for the recording of all cost accounting entries and general ledger adjusting entries.
• Reconciles payroll, intercompany, prepaids, accruals and other financial accounts, as necessary.
• Reconciles bank accounts, verifies bank activity as necessary, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Verifies accuracy of accounts payable expenses recorded in the general ledger and ensures purchases are charged to the appropriate accounts. Works closely with procurement to ensure purchase orders are recording expenses to the proper general ledger accounts.
• Performs cost accounting and other related duties for the organization including analysis of manufacturing variances and preparing written explanations supporting the monthly variances to budget and forecast.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports departmental costs, both actual and standard. Works closely with department managers to understand actual and forecasted departmental costs.
• Participates in the implementation of automated processes and integrated systems to improve accounting functions.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies as necessary, including sales and use tax and annual personal property tax return.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve proprietary tools and systems, complete projects, and identify and address areas of opportunity.
• Assists Controller and outside auditors with annual audit. Gathers necessary account information and documentation to perform annual audit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This is not a supervisory role but may serve as back-up in the absence of the Controller.

What we need:

Education/experience:

• Experience: At least 5 years of Finance/Accounting experience
• Education: Bachelor's Degree - Accounting, Finance, Related

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience working in ERP software packages and accounting software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-Lookup, SUMIF).
• Knowledge of general accounting and cost accounting to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to correctly prepare sales tax reports.
• Willingness to take on additional projects and tasks to facilitate a team environment.
• Ability to take direction well and work independently.
• Strong process orientation to follow established process and ensure others follow the process.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• One (1) year of relevant experience in manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred.

What we offer:

Health & Welfare

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
• Free life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Adoption & Infertility Financial Assistance

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous 401(k) plan with a company match

Flexibility & Time off

• Paid time off including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, and holidays

Community & Personal Development

• Donation matching and paid volunteer time
• Educational reimbursement

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for
employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest
record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status,
genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other
status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable
laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who
need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.