General Accountant

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TGW Logistics Group

General Accountant

Grand Rapids, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Summary

    TGW Systems seeking a General Accountant to join the Finance team reporting to the Senior Controller. **** This role requires a detail-oriented professional, who is a self-starter with excellent communication and time management skills. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records as part of the Finance Department.

    Tasks and Responsibilities

    • Invoicing, project milestones, maintenance contracts, other: permits, freight, and taxes
    • Maintain and analyze Account Receivable balances, aging, CM, past due, credit checks
    • Prepare multi state Sales & Use Tax returns, tax exemption status – research into states
    • Maintains Fixed Asset Records and depreciation
    • ME, YE closing activities, Journal entries, work paper; Supprt Internal/External Auditors
    • Journalize all non-customer cash activities, Bank account reconciliation
    • Reconciles Corporate credit cards, payments, journalizes expenses

    Requirements

    • Bachelor‘s Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
    • 3-5 years of experience in general accounting roles, in accordance with GAAP, IFRS.
    • Prior experience with Sales Tax returns, multi state a plus
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial software (e.g., SAP, Navision)
    • Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
    • Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
    • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

    Physical Requirements

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    • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
    • Ability to use office equipment and computers throughout working day.
    • Ability to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms regularly.
    • Ability to lift and carry supplies and materials up to 25 lbs on occasion.
    • Ability to see, talk, and hear regularly.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    TGW Systems Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training