Director of Accounting

Job Description 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.

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

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