What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant position at UPG?
Job Purpose
UPG Enterprises is a privately held operator of diversified industrial companies. Our success continues to be driven from within, starting with our dedicated employees who operate with a sense of urgency, commitment to customers and flexibility to do what is right. With 25 locations across North America, our operations continue to grow with the intention of building a business based on culture, respect and growth. Founded by two families with multi-generational experience in various industries, we pride ourselves on having a long-term approach to business, entrepreneurial spirit and excellent teams that represent our family of companies.
We are looking for a detail-oriented candidate that is eager to learn and grow in this fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for executing accurate and timely transactions related to Accounts Payable, Cash and Treasury Management.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Collaborate with subsidiary and corporate sales & operations leadership to turn accounting analysis into information for key decisions
• Play a key role in developing, implementing and overseeing uniform accounting policies across all existing and future subsidiaries
• Assist UPG’s Finance Director in reviewing general ledger activity and trial balance details of UPG’s subsidiaries for accuracy and consistency across all UPG entities
• Assist with month-end closing activities as it relates to margin analysis, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Gain understanding of the intercompany activity and recommend opportunities to optimize transactions for tax and cash efficiency
• Work with UPG subsidiaries on developing daily cash reconciliation from bank website to ERP system
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Integral member of the accounting department’s team supporting the roll out of new global ERP and BI systems
• Investigate reporting discrepancies and communicate issues, effectively and in a timely manner
• Assist with audit requests from external auditors
• Provide support for physical inventories at various manufacturing plants
• Establish and maintain asset tracking and reporting processes
• Performs other duties as required to support Accounting Department and Accounts Payable functions including approval, processing, and payment of vendor bills
• Identify process improvements and provide recommendations for implementation
Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• 6-7 years of relevant accounting experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with ERP systems background; database knowledge helpful
• Advanced MS Excel skills -- e.g. pivot table, V lookup, indirect, index, etc.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL and database queries
• CPA a plus
• Ability to commute to locations in the Chicagoland area and throughout the Midwest to assist at various companies that are owned by UPG Enterprises LLC
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
UPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
