Staff Accountant
3 weeks ago
Here at UPG, our motto is "Stronger Together" Our success continues to be driven from within, starting with our dedicated employees who operate with a sense of urgency, commitment to customers and flexibility to do what is right. Founded in 2014, UPG Enterprises, LLC is a high growth, privately held operator of world-class diversified industrial businesses. Our family of companies has been built from more than 15 acquisitions in the metals, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics segments. Approaching $1.5B in annual revenue, the UPG portfolio of companies operates across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
If you're looking for a unique opportunity with a company that offers strong benefits, professional expertise, a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you
As a Staff Accountant, you will be a key member of the finance & accounting team and will be instrumental in supporting UPG's long-term growth. You will report to the Divisional Controller, assisting in the month end closing process, recording journal entries, and maintaining reconciliation schedules. Your responsibilities will also include assisting in the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting of P&L and working capital accounts. Additionally, the Staff Accountant will assist the team with building out UPG training materials, documenting policies, and procedures, as well as helping to identify opportunities to optimize future growth. This position will report to the Divisional Controller.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
* Prepares, records and tracks journal entries and general ledger reconciliations including cash, A/R, A/P, Inventory, prepaids, debt, accruals, and intercompany transactions. May review account reconciliations performed by other team members.
* Supports the team with monthly close process, including preparation and review of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
* Consolidates and verifies financial data from business units with operational personnel and identifies and investigates irregularities.
* Responds to business unit questions regarding accounting policies or implications and provides guidance and support to the operations teams.
* Assist Senior Accountants with providing data as requested to internal and external auditors for the operating group.
* Works with Senior Accountants and corporate accounting management team to streamline and improve current accounting processes to facilitate the month end close and reconciliation processes.
* Performs tasks in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
* Works closely with other Shared Services functions (Treasury, HR, Sales, Tax) as it relates to the ongoing operational and reporting needs of the company.
Position Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
* CPA preferred but not required.
* Minimum of 2 years of preferable accounting experience, preferably in a multi-site company environment
* Ability to produce high quality work in ambiguous environments- analytically interpret financial information- and improve business processes.
* Possess critical thinking skills as well as a desire to work with data and utilize an analytical skillset.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with drive to work collaboratively and cross-functionally.
* Working knowledge of GAAP.
* Advanced MS Excel skills -- e.g. pivot table, V lookup, indirect, index, etc.
Incentives
* WFH Hybrid Schedule - 3x week in office, 2x week remote
* Annual bonus applied
* Full benefits package: Medical -Vision-Dental-Life-Disability-HSA-FSA
* 401(k) Match: 50% on the first 6% of contributions
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
UPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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