Staff Accountant

John Tillman Company, a division of Bunzl, is seeking a Staff Accountant to work on-site in Cerritos, CA. The John Tillman Company was founded in 1928 and is the leading manufacturer and supplier of welding protective products in the United States. The Staff Accountant will oversee month-end processes, review journal entries and account reconciliations, perform financial analysis, and assist with financial statement preparation and reporting.

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business, and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and aptitudes.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and assist in the month-end close process
• Review postings and reconciliation of intercompany accounts, tying GL to corporate detail
• Review and approve account reconciliations and journal entries prepared by team
• Review AR reserve calculations and recommend adjustments to reserve
• Review inventory obsolescence reserves and recommend adjustments
• Calculate and report metrics related to sales, inventory, DPO, DSO, and other KPIs as needed; recommend additional metrics for internal and external reporting
• Determine import costs including tariff, duty, freight, other and update inventory values; work with carriers and internal team to capture costs accurately
• Lead, develop and document accounting procedures utilizing accounting team members
• Initiate and oversee fixed asset audit and confirm assets on hand match records
• Prepare 1099s and property tax filings for CA, IN, and GA locations
• Review sales tax and Canada GST tax prior to submission
• Review commission and rebate calculations; confirm customer contract files are complete
• Oversee annual physical inventory and weekly cycle counts; work with finance and warehouse teams to improve physical count results and counting processes
• Prepare month-end, half-year, and year-end financials and variance analysis
• Prepare half-year and year-end financial submissions and reporting
• Oversee and review year-end tax reporting
• Upload monthly financial records to HFM and submit TM1 detail to corporate; reconcile the two as needed
• Maintain financial records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded
• Analyze TB accounts to predict future revenue and expense and update accruals as needed
• Work with Controller in budget preparation and analysis
• Act as liaison for external and internal auditors
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Five years of Accounting experience required
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Sage and Hyperion Reporting Software experience a plus; ability to learn new systems quickly
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and Internal Control framework requirements
• Understanding of cost accounting and import cost calculations preferred
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong analytical skills, must be detail oriented
• Able to work additional hours during month end and occasionally as needed
• Must be high energy and self-motivated
  
  

Tillman salary range: $90k-$100K based on experience, education, and geographic location.

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

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Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

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