General Ledger Accountant

Burford Corp. is a leading manufacturer of industrial baking equipment.

We are a long-standing, respected brand known worldwide for manufacturing quality custom products through innovative baking solutions.

Our products include twist tie machines, seeders, pan oilers, and pan shakers.

We have a company culture focused on hard work, family, and innovation.

We believe in internal and external customer service, a work/life balance, and having fun together.

You will contribute to the success of the company by working in an environment that encourages collaboration and development.

Job Description

General Ledger Accountant

The General Ledger Accountant assists the Controller by analyzing financial information, ensuring accuracy, and reporting financial data.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries, make entries or adjustments to accounts, post to the general ledger, balance, and reconcile accounts in accordance with GAAP and company guidelines.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Verify account balances; analyze and confirm the clerical accuracy of various reports, calculations, postings.
• Prepare variance analysis and explanations.
• Perform review of financial statements to ensure their integrity.
• Prepare reports detailing monthly expenses by cost center.
• Correspond with other corporate departments to ensure proper accounting for purchases and expenses.
• Support the execution of quarterly reviews and year-end financial audits.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare spreadsheets and submit reports as required.
• Prepare and submit the monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax filings for various states.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Higher Level Functions:

• Provide expertise on the treatment of accounting transactions and related financial reporting requirements.
• Assist in the monthly close process for the international books (calendar, journal entries, reconciliations, FX rates maintenances, intercompany accounts, consolidations, eliminations, analysis, reporting).
• Assist with the production and preparation of consolidated financial statements and maintain the associated control work sheets supporting the consolidations function.

The Perks:

• Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability.
• 401k and company match.
• Paid Time Off (including your birthday) and paid holidays.
• Product discounts across Middleby companies.
• We encourage fresh air and activity through recreational activities offered during breaks and lunch.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's in Accounting or similar degree.
• 8 years minimum relevant experience.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Must have experience with Macros.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Effective communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical, organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Internal or external auditing experience is a plus.

Note:

• This position is located in Maysville, OK. Candidates who live outside of Oklahoma will not be considered for this position.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future for this job opening.
• Telecommuting is not optional for this position.
• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
• Employment conditional on passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Burford Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.