Accountant

Description

At Hercules, Inc., our customer-centric approach, and obsessive desire to develop creative solutions has allowed us to develop four highly refined solution engines to help our customers prosper - manufacturing, sourcing, warehousing, and fulfillment.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist in managing the general accounting function for all segments of the company.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Salaried, in-office position at our corporate office in Eclectic, AL (approximately 35-45 minutes from Alexander City, Montgomery, or Auburn, AL)
• Excellent benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental, paid holidays, paid time off, and 401k
• Opportunity to work with a great team for an AMAZING family-owned company with core values that you will love!!

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Generate reports to assist management in financial decision-making.
• Maintain and update financial forecasts and budgets.
• Assist in development and oversight of internal controls, including documentation and communication throughout the organization.
• Prepare and file various compliance returns, such as property tax returns and annual Secretary of State renewals, while providing timely and accurate submissions.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Manage customer, vendor, and item set-up in the ERP system (NetSuite).
• Conduct variance analysis to identify financial trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure accurate entry and maintenance of financial transactions in the ERP system (NetSuite); confirm data utilized to track progress on key performance indicators (KPIs) is complete and accurate.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Participate in monthly and year-end closing activities, including journal entry review and approval.
• Collaborate with auditors and assist with the annual financial review.
• Respond to information requests by management and for auditing reviews.
• Complete special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience required; prior supervisory experience preferred
• Work experience in a warehouse, distribution or manufacturing environment preferred
• ERP software experience required; Oracle (NetSuite) preferred
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Approximately 10% travel required to other company locations
• Competencies utilized: professional communication, active listening, critical thinking, decision making, negotiation, service orientation, problem solving, time management, attention to detail
• Applicants chosen for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug screening