Staff Accountant

Raymond West is committed to providing customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions, including lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service.

About the role

This Staff Accountant position operates with minimal supervision, performing accounting functions according to established procedures or as directed by Finance Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide Accounting support.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly.
• Handle special accounting projects as necessary.
• Know and understand the chart of accounts.
• Reconcile all accounts to subsidiary ledger and/or original source documents.
• Assist in preparing, verifying, and controlling the entering of journal entries to the general ledger.
• Prepare month-end entries and verify balances.
• Compute, verify, and prepare various bank analysis reports as required.
• Interface with customers, vendors, employees, and all departments regarding all areas of responsibility daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Finance Management.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and similar software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, co-workers, and managers in other departments.
• Willingness to work off-hours as specific needs dictate and assume more responsibility as required.
• Understanding of the theory and mechanics of accounting, with an aptitude for working with financial and statistical data.
• Motivated toward continuous self-development and training.
• Sound working knowledge of all accounting functions.
• Professional attitude in work appearance.
• Ability to deal pleasantly with suppliers and clients on the phone and in person.
• Ability to perform computations with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision but respond to rapidly varying input requirements; demonstrate drive and initiative.
• Willingness to comply with Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university.
• Accepted: High school diploma or equivalent with two to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary and desk-bound position.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by factors including relevant experience, education, and work location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Personal time off.
• Holiday pay.