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As one of the largest utility distribution organizations in America, we constantly strive to bring our best to our customers, suppliers, and fellow associates. Irby Utilities is uniquely positioned to provide dynamic solutions to essential utility services impacting our local and broader communities.
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant will report to the Director of Accounting and responsibilities will include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end closing procedures. The Senior Accountant will combine analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and produce forecasts. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Director of Accounting, other leaders in the organization, and the Sonepar Shared Services accounting team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure that company financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Compile and analyze financial information required to prepare entries to general ledger accounts and document business transactions.
- Assist in the month end closing and financial reporting process including account analysis and reconciliation.
- Partner with Sonepar USA Shared Services in completing month-end reporting requirements.
- Maintain timely and accurate financial reporting, meet all reporting deadlines, and assist in preparation for regular leadership reviews.
- Analyze the company's financial data and provide trend analyses.
- Provide technical accounting guidance and support where necessary.
- Assist with the preparation, review, and monitoring of budgets to achieve business goals and performance.
- Detect, investigate, and correct errors associated with financial reports and operational transactions.
- Coordinate work relating to audits, and work with business leaders to implement agreed upon corrective recommendations resulting from any audit findings.
- Contribute to special projects, as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
- Four-year finance or accounting degree, CPA a plus
- 5+ years of accounting and analysis related experience
- Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint - Power BI experience a plus
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Flexible in assuming a variety of accounting functions, along with ability to develop, analyze, and present financial data effectively.
Our Competitive Benefits?
401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation and Personal, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance.
About Irby Utilities
We are powered by our people. Across our nationwide reach and diversity, we adapt, dare, and learn as one team while maintaining an open mindset to optimize our performance. This team approach has helped Irby customers to succeed since our inception, and our investment in our people continues to translate into broader achievement - including a vast array of professional development and growth opportunities.
Irby Utilities is one of the nation's largest utility distribution companies with over $2 Billion in annual sales and 900 associates across more than 45 branches. Our ability and readiness to innovate and collaborate across our industry has fueled our success, and our approach continues to be one of true partnership with our customers, vendors, and one another.
Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business, founded in 1926, and continues to be an industry leader in philanthropic involvement and community activity. Irby is also part of the Sonepar family of operating companies. Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution and consists of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
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