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Do it Best Corp. Staff Accountant in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Staff Accountant
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Level: Salaried
Division/Department: Finance / General Accounting
Reports to: Assistant Controller
Travel: Minimal
About the role:
The position will have responsibility for recording various financial transactions, which includes assets, liabilities, equity, income and expense. The position will also include responsibility for producing financial reports on a recurring basis for management as well as being an integral part of month-end and year-end close processes.
Responsibilities Include:
Record daily sales information, prepare and distribute sales reporting on a daily and weekly basis
Assign and track capital asset numbers and related expenses, investigating and determining resolution for any discrepancies
Preparation of the fixed asset schedules and related capital expenditure reporting
Preparation and review of the monthly financial statements, as well as distribution to appropriate DIB team members
Ability to analyze general ledger accounts in depth and explain what is occurring to financial and nonfinancial parties
Prepare journal entries to record month-end and year-end adjustments
Interact with external auditors during testing and prepare schedules in support of the annual audit
Responsible for reviewing expenditures and applying sales and use tax as necessary
Maintain accuracy of assigned general ledger accounts
Responsible for recording weekly payroll totals and resolving any discrepancies with Human Resources
Understand current processes and identify potential changes for efficiency improvements
Prepare and file state personal property returns
Track and confirm payment of state real estate tax returns
Responsible for tracking and maintaining state and federal quarterly estimated payments and assisting with the mailing of the final returns
Act as a backup to other accounting personnel, including but not limited to cash recording, processing member credit balances, and sales tax return preparation
Education and Experience:
Minimum
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Experience with accounting software programs
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Google Products
Proficient in the use of Excel
Desired
Prior accounting work experience
Experience with accounting software programs
Customer service work experience
General knowledge of sales tax administration
Skills and Abilities:
Minimum
Familiarity with accounting principles and rules
Skilled in Excel, Word and Google Products
Strong organizational skills
Professional curiosity
Excellent communication skills
Self-starter, able to work with deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work well within a team setting
Retain information well and be resourceful
Desired
Skilled in PowerPoint of Slides
Possess initiative to identify problem areas and suggest solutions
Benefits available to you:
Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
Paid time off to foster work/life balance
Profit sharing
Bonus Pay opportunities
Retirement funding opportunities
Education reimbursement
Health club reimbursement
Career advancement opportunities
About Do it Best:
We’re the only US-based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials co-op in the home improvement industry. We proudly serve thousands of locations in over 50 countries, offering exceptional merchandise and services driving us to nearly $5 billion in annual sales. Our goal is to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.
Culture:
Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.
Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served
Our Mission: Making the best even better
Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams
