Staff Accountant - PGT Innovations

MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.

Why work at MITER Brands?

Applies principles of General Accounting to conduct studies which provide detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems by performing the following duties: 

• Month end duties, including but not limited to, prepaids, accruals, intercompany postings, warranty and labor accruals.
• Prepares GL reconciliations for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Prepares all workbooks for cash postings and bank reconciliations.
• Prepares property and sales tax accruals and maintains workbooks representing the balance until payment due.
• Understands and prepares journal entries for all accruals and general accounting.
• Prepares with staff all census reports.
• Prepares all Annual Filing documents for all states, cities, and counties as needed.
• Trend analysis by cost center to identify mis-coded posting.
• Perform audit work as necessary.
• Other projects as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: 

• Must have one to three years accounting experience at a professional level.

•       Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).

Language/Communication Skills:

• Must be able to articulate information in a professional manner.

• Presentation skills.

• Must be able to facilitate meetings with small and large groups.

Mathematical Skills:

• Must be able to perform and understand the following: simple algebra, elementary statistics, percentages, fractions and arithmetic.

Reasoning Ability:

• Individual and team problem solving.

Physical Demands/ Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: 

• Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.

• Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery.

• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.

• Must be able to work overtime with minimal notice to meet deadlines

• Job performance depends on meeting deadlines with minimal supervision

• Fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Travel Requirements: 

Ability to travel occasionally domestically. Description: Occasional: activity exists less than 1/3 of the time. Frequent:  activity exists 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

On March 28, 2024, PGT Innovations was successfully acquired by MITER Brands and incorporated into the organization’s portfolio. MITER Brands is a family of leading window and door brands united by a passion for quality and relentless pursuit of 100%.

            WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

We have one purpose: Build the most valued window and door brand in America. But, like all great things, that journey starts by bringing together a team of the most passionate, experienced and dedicated window experts in the industry. From our team to our customers and our communities, we strive to inspire deeper engagements and new possibilities for all. Because we believe that business is always personal.

PEOPLE FIRST ISN'T JUST A CATCHPHRASE.

It's a value we live every day. We make investments for the long-haul, to ensure the success of all. Because when our people win, we all win.

DOING THE RIGHT THING IS IN OUR DNA.

Through best practices, strategic investments and our relentless Pursuit of 100%, we strive for higher quality, greater precision and more efficiency in everything we do.

WE SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS AT A DEPTH THAT OTHERS CANNOT.

We find every opportunity to deliver seamless engagements and the extraordinary experiences that lead to valued, long-lasting relationships.