Senior Accountant

Who We Are We are a leader in the outdoor building materials industry.
As a family-owned company, J & W Lumber’s success and stability over the past 66 years have been built on investing in our employees’ growth, and offering innovative, high-quality materials and outstanding service to our customers.
We are committed to our family of employees, priding ourselves in maintaining a safe and friendly work environment and training our team to provide the highest level of customer service in our industry.
We offer a full line of materials for decking, patio covers, fencing and siding that includes all the related hardware with knowledgeable team members at six lumber yard locations.
We seek a professionally qualified Senior Accountant to join our team of dedicated employees in a highly collaborative work culture.
Position Summary The Senior Accountant plays an integral role in partnering with the CFO/Director of Finance to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, timeliness of financial reporting and effectiveness of accounting/HR operations.
The Senior Accountant supports the day-to-day retail accounting operations, provides insights and analysis to support decision-making and collaborates with Human Resources.
What We Offer Collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes learning and growth.
The workload is presently at a level that can be effectively managed during our standard business hours.
Salary range $75,000 - $82,000 depending on experience and eligibility for quarterly bonus.
PTO accrual that begins first day of employment.
Medical insurance with up to 80% employer coverage.
Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term-Disability insurance.
401k Match.
Office-Based Role: this position is based in our office, and we do not offer remote work options.
We believe in fostering a dynamic and collaborative in-person work environment.
Key Responsibilities General Ledger Management: Assist CFO/Director of Finance with financial reporting ensuring adherence to generally accepted accounting principles.
Maintain and reconcile the general ledger including fixed assets and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
Reconcile bank accounts, analyze accounts, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Oversee intercompany activities, month-end and year-end closing processes; perform a variety of journal entries and commission calculations.
Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements.
Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
Conduct financial analysis and provide insights into financial performance.
Accounting/Administration Operations: Perform daily cash reconciliation ensuring customer payments are reconciled with sales records.
Serve as key ERP support for retail stores in the areas of sales order processing and customer payments.
Support the payables, receivables, payroll and HR processes.
Management Reporting: Daily reporting includes open orders and various other reports.
Tax Reporting and Compliance: Prepare and file quarterly sales tax returns, city tax returns and annual property tax returns.
Stay informed about changes in tax regulations and ensure compliance.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
Promote a culture of integrity and ethical behavior within the accounting team.
Coordinate and manage various audits, ensuring timely and accurate provision of requested documentation.
Complete various government census surveys.
Support, Training and Process Improvement: Serve as back-up for payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable and certain Human Resources functions.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
Streamline financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
Additional tasks or special projects may be assigned based on organizational needs.
Success Attributes YOU ARE CUSTOMER-FOCUSED AND COLLABORATIVE Your customers are inside and outside the company.
Your work supports the company’s retail store operations, vendor/supplier relationships, office administration, and human resources.
YOU ARE ATTENTIVE TO DETAIL AND ACCURACY You possess a high degree of attention to detail while seeing the big picture.
Your co-workers rely on you for your accuracy.
YOU HAVE AN ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING MINDSET You have a strong ability to apply critical thinking in analyzing and troubleshooting problems.
And you are flexible in exploring ways to solve problems.
YOU ARE FLEXIBILE AND CONSCIENTIOUS You take pride in finishing tasks accurately and on-time.
You have a keen eye for continuous improvement.
You are a self-learner and love to learn new things.
YOU ARE STRONG AT ADMINISTRATION, TIME MANAGEMENT AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT You are excellent at organizing and managing priorities and keeping records orderly and up to date.
Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Minimum three years of progressive experience in professional level accounting and financial management.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and financial reporting.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in high-end ERP accounting software and proficient Microsoft Excel.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
The ideal candidate will be proficient in identifying and utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to increase efficiencies.