Director of Accounting

Job Type

Full-time

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:

Responsible for oversight of the general ledger and accounting operations on a day-to-day basis for all segments of Hercules. Analyze financial information to determine records of assets, liabilities, P&L, tax liabilities, or other financial activities 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 for an AMAZING family-owned company with core values that you will love

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Oversight and leadership of the general accounting function, including all aspects of financial reporting to the CFO

•Supervise accounting team at multiple locations, including training, directing work, and resolving problems

•Establish and maintain policies and systems to ensure strong financial internal controls

•Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are properly prepared in a timely manner, including evidence of review

•Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded in a timely manner

•Prepare/oversee month-end, quarterly and year-end close processes for all segments

•Oversee new customer, product, vendor, and GL account set-up in ERP system

•Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial statements

•Manage regulatory reporting, including monthly sales and use taxes, payroll taxes, and other periodic taxes/governmental fees as needed

•Assist in the coordination of financial reviews/audits with external accountants

•Provides company leaders with insight for decision-making purposes, especially cash flow

•Assist with the budgeting and forecasting processes

•Continuously assess accounting procedures and improve as needed

•Help identify, develop, and monitor KPIs

•Conduct financial investigations as needed

•Other duties as assigned by the CFO

Requirements

•Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required

•5-7 years of relevant accounting supervisory/management experience required; Work experience in a warehouse, distribution or manufacturing environment preferred

•ERP software experience required; NetSuite (Oracle) experience is desirable

•Knowledge of accounting principles and practices

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

•Competencies utilized: active listening, critical thinking, decision making, negotiation, service orientation, problem solving, time management, attention to detail

•Approximately 10% travel required to other company locations

•Applicants chosen for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug screening