Hood Container is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support its centralized general accounting for multiple manufacturing locations in Kentucky and Tennessee and will work in Covington, KY. We are looking for an experienced accounting professional, who can quickly grow into a Staff Accountant position. The position will report to and assist the Controller/Assistant Controller with all general accounting functions. These functions include, but are not limited to journal entries, monthly closings, financial statements, account receivables (AR) & account payables (AP). The successful candidate will play a vital role in the day-to-day accounting operations.Major Responsibilities
- Oversee and own all aspects of AR/AP processes
- Prepare Monthly Financial Reports and related Schedules
- Maintain and consolidate Daily and Weekly Sales reporting
- Analyze spending variances
- Maintain and reconcile all Balance Sheet GL Accounts
- Reconcile Bank Statements
- Provide Ad-Hoc Analytical support for the Controller, Regional Controller and Division Site Managers and their staff
- Maintain and Balance Payroll Summaries and Statistical data
- Participate and provide leadership role in the month end closing process
Month End Accounting Functions
- Assist with the preparation, analysis and distribution of Monthly Financial Statements
- Reconcile inter-company cash receipts, payables and credit card processing
- Maintain and clear inter-company balancing between locations and Corp HQ
- Review commission reports and submit for processing
- Prepare journal entries for multiple facilities
- Maintain multiple accrual files and worksheets that assist/drive the closing process
- Assist in other duties assigned by the Controller
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
Basic RequirementThree or more years of accounting experience preferred
- One year in supervision and/or leadership position preferred
- Basic understanding of the General Ledger and General Accounting Functions
- Ability to read and comprehend Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statement(s)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Excel (i.e. - spreadsheet creation/editing, pivot tables, data manipulation/ analysis and formulas creation etc.) and MS Word (document creation, formatting and editing etc)
Knowledge - Skills - Abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly motivated, proactive, willingness to engage and provide leadership to accounting support staff
- Ability to Multitask and change focus when needed while maintaining strict deadlines
- Motivated to increase accounting knowledge and increase impact on the division management
- Ability to identify internal control opportunities
Our Story:Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill to market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last eight years Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation, while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers.Our Mission: Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders.Our Vision: A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.Our company offers many benefits including: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, paid vacation at 1 year of service, and more. New hires are eligible 1st of the month following 30 days of hire date.To learn more visit hoodcontainer.com or follow us on social media - LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.