Staff Accountant

Family owned and operated since 1981, Shoppa's Material Handling is one of the fastest growing and most successful material handling dealerships in the United States. We are proud to be an authorized dealer of Toyota Material Handling - the bestselling forklift brand in the world and a recognized leader in quality, durability, safety and innovation. Through our nine locations across Texas and Kansas City, MO, we provide a comprehensive array of products, services and integrated systems that help our customers streamline the storage and movement of their goods.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant is a key member of the accounting department who is responsible for ethically performing tasks that are in compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies. These tasks include, in part, maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger, and prepares managerial and financial reports. The Staff Accountant contributes to the timeliness and accuracy of the monthly, quarterly and annual closings of the corporate general ledger. The Staff Accountant will also respond to accounting questions and communicate the responses to other functional areas of the organization. This opportunity represents Shoppa's Material Handling and requires professionalism, strong communication skills, attention to detail, great attitude, and outstanding support to other departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in all aspects of the month end close process, including preparation of adjusting journal entries and accrual entries.
• Reconcile all-Company cash bank accounts, including depository, main concentration, and disbursement accounts monthly.
• Prepare account analysis and reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and distribute reports and provide analysis/support as needed on a monthly basis.
• Assist with annual audit requests
• Complete ad hoc projects.
• Respond to questions and issues and communicate responses to operations and other functional areas.
• Work closely with other functions within Corporate, the Branches and local operations to administer standard business processes
• Follow internal controls
• Processing of expense reports through Concur
• Assist with Floor Plan Accounting.
• Identify process improvement opportunities as it relates to the individual's area of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or finance required, Masters preferably. CPA eligible required
• Minimum of two years' experience in general or tax accounting
• Understanding of accounting fundamentals and principles
• A proven track record in meeting deadlines and working collaboratively as part of a team are essential.
• Proficient in SAP, MS Navision, MS Office Suite (Advance in Excel)
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with attention to details.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and working conditions requirement indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands:

Office employees typically sit for long periods and perform tasks that require fine motor skills, such as typing or using a mouse. They may occasionally stand, walk, or lift up to 30 pounds, like files or office supplies. The work environment is climate-controlled with moderate noise, and employees

Working Conditions: Work indoors and sometimes outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

Shoppa's Material Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans"; (b) "EOE/Disability/Vets"; or (c) "Shoppa's provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability."

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or finance required, Masters preferably. CPA eligible required
• Minimum of two years' experience in general or tax accounting
• Understanding of accounting fundamentals and principles
• A proven track record in meeting deadlines and working collaboratively as part of a team are essential.
• Proficient in SAP, MS Navision, MS Office Suite (Advance in Excel)
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with attention to details.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and working conditions requirement indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands:

Office employees typically sit for long periods and perform tasks that require fine motor skills, such as typing or using a mouse. They may occasionally stand, walk, or lift up to 30 pounds, like files or office supplies. The work environment is climate-controlled with moderate noise, and employees

Working Conditions: Work indoors and sometimes outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

Shoppa's Material Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans"; (b) "EOE/Disability/Vets"; or (c) "Shoppa's provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability."