Full TimeENNorth America
Job Title
Accountant I - SamplesPosition Overview
This position will support the financial accounting and reporting of operations with a heavy emphasis on sample manufacturing. This includes, but is not limited to, month-end closing activities, periodic reporting and analysis, and inventory reconciliation. The position will work closely with corporate accounting staff, Sample manufacturing, and the industrial engineering team. This position will report within the Corporate Manufacturing Accounting department.
Objectives:
Develop understanding of Sample’s Accounting. Coordinate the accounting and reporting of operating variances for specific departments which may include Soft Surface, Hard Surface, Planning, Merchandising, Outside Processing, and Distribution facilities within the Samples Division. This will include interaction with and guidance of plant-level resources as well as interaction with corporate staff. This will include month-end closing activities for those departments and will require the candidate to become proficient at reviewing the work of others to correct and prevent errors.
Develop working relationships and partnerships with Sample’s Manufacturing and Operations. At times this may involve site visits and participation on plant-level (and possibly divisional) teams.
Develop an understanding of our accounting systems and how they relate to operations. These systems include Oracle Fusion, PeopleSoft Financials, Impact, Power BI, QlikView, PAW (Planning Analytics Workspace), and TM1.
Essential Duties:
Perform month-end closing tasks for multiple Sample’s departments
Perform routine and ad-hoc reporting for Sample’s and operations support
Perform certain data analysis and manipulation tasks as needed to include routine loading of monthly journal entries
Communicate effectively with people at various levels within our company and those of outside companies as well
Support Accounts Payable when needed
Other duties as assigned by manager
Minimum Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills
Demonstrate a good working knowledge of computerized accounting systems
Self-motivated individual who follows directions well and works well with limited oversight
Must be able to work effectively in a deadline-oriented environment
Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Basic understanding of accounting/costing principles and ability to learn
Ability to communicate accounting information, policies, and procedures in an easily understood manner
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Ability to work well with a diverse group of people at various levels within and outside the company
Strong Microsoft Office foundation with emphasis on spreadsheets and data manipulation
Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications
Ability to recognize problems and offer possible solutions (self-starter strongly preferred)
Competencies:
1. Deliver Compelling Communication
2. Build Customer Satisfaction
3. Manage Work
This role is hybrid, requiring associates to be in the Dalton office a minimum of 2 days a week.
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AMShaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
