Accountant I

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries with adequate supporting documentation.
• Monitor, maintain and reconcile intercompany accounts between the parent company and subsidiaries.
• Draft reporting packages for the subsidiaries, or review and approve reporting packages provided by local accountants/3rd party service providers.
• Manage month/quarter/year-end process to ensure all is accomplished on a timely basis to meet required deadlines internally and externally.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Document and maintain current processes and procedures.
• Participate in business and system projects that impact accounting and financial reporting.
• Work with all areas of Finance (Financial Services, Treasury, Corporate Assets and Tax) and outside of Finance (IS group, Customer service, etc.) to support financial operations of the subsidiaries.
• Recognize process improvement opportunities and make recommendations to improve quality, timeliness and accuracy of intercompany transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Closely related degrees (ex. Finance) can be considered with relevant accounting experience.
• Existing understanding and knowledge of US GAAP.
• Familiarity with consolidations and intercompany accounting is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and ability to work with detail.
• Follows direction without close supervision.

Qualifications

Position may be filled as an Accountant I or II, depending on experience.

Benefits

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM