General Ledger Accountant

Description

Burford Corp., a Middleby company, is a leading manufacturer of industrial baking equipment. Burford is a long-standing, respected brand known worldwide for manufacturing quality custom products through innovative baking solutions. Products include the famous twist tie machine, seeders, pan oilers, and pan shakers.

At Burford Corp. we have a company culture focused on hard work, family, and innovation. We believe in internal and external customer service, a work/life balance, and having fun together!

We offer an opportunity to work in an environment that directly contributes to the success of the company, encourages collaboration, and development. Your contribution to work that matters can be seen on shelves locally and around the world!

We encourage you to learn more about us! 

www.burford.com

www.linkedin.com/company/burford-corp

www.facebook.com/pages/burford-corp/1020120014695066 

Please note this position is located in Maysville, OK. Candidates who live outside of Oklahoma will not be considered for this position.

Position:

The General Ledger Accountant assists the Controller by analyzing financial information, ensuring accuracy, and reporting financial data. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing journal entries, making entries or adjustments to accounts, posting to the general ledger, balancing, and reconciling accounts in accordance with GAAP and company guidelines
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
• Verification of account balances · Analyzing and confirming the clerical accuracy of various reports, calculations, postings
• Prepares variance analysis and explanations
• Perform review of financial statements to ensure their integrity
• Prepare reports detailing monthly expenses by cost center
• Correspond with other corporate departments to ensure proper accounting for purchases and expenses
• Support the execution of quarterly reviews and year-end financial audits
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Prepares spreadsheets and submits reports as required
• Prepares and submits the monthly, quarterly and annual sales tax filings for various states.
• Assist with special projects as needed

Higher level functions will include:

• Provide expertise on the treatment of accounting transactions and related financial reporting requirements
• Assist in the monthly close process for the international books (calendar, journal entries, reconciliations, FX rates maintenances, intercompany accounts, consolidations, eliminations, analysis, reporting)
• Assist with the production and preparation of consolidated financial statements and maintain the associated control work sheets supporting the consolidations function

The Perks:

• Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability
• 401k and company match
• Paid Time Off (including your birthday!) and paid holidays
• Product discounts across Middleby companies
• We encourage fresh air and activity through recreational activities offered during breaks and lunch 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or similar degree
• 8 years minimum relevant experience
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Must have experience with Macros.

Desired:

• Effective communications skills, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical, organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to comprehend and interpret regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Internal or external auditing experience is a plus

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future for this job opening.

Telecommuting is not optional for this position.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Employment conditional on passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. 

Burford Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.