What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant position at Pinnacle Promotions?
Pinnacle Promotions (pinnaclepromotions.com) is an award-winning promotional product company specializing in branded merchandise ideation, sourcing, and production. For over 30 years, we have helped the world’s most recognized brands Make the Right Impression™ by delivering high-quality promotional products, flawlessly customized and delivered on time through our proprietary online solutions. We are proud to be named a Promotional Products Industry’s Greatest Companies to Work For in 2024 by PPAI, “Best Places to Work” by Counselor Magazine (six-times), The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and PPB Magazine, as well as being listed in the Inc 5000 fastest-growing promotional marketing companies.
Department: Accounting and Finance
Reports to: Controller
Position Summary
As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will be a key member of the Finance and Accounting team, responsible for working across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Financial Accounting functions. This role will ensure the accuracy of financial records, support vendor and customer relationships, and assist with financial reporting and reconciliation tasks critical to our business operations.
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal ID numbers, and preparing payments
- Resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and maintain proper documentation
- Ensure credit is received for outstanding memos and issue stop-payments or purchase order amendments as needed.
- Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors.
- Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Ensure timely billing of closed/delivered sales orders.
- Monitor A/R balances and perform collections to maintain low past-due balances.
- Reconcile payment postings with open invoices and research discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate customer account records, including credit card and wire/ACH transactions.
- Provide weekly and on-demand A/R reporting to management.
Financial Accounting
- Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports and recording entries.
- Reconcile bank, credit card, and customer escrow transactions.
- Maintain and reconcile COGS accrual schedules and post entries monthly.
- Prepare and post general ledger entries by updating and maintaining records and files.
- Assist with month-end tasks, ensuring all data and reports are accurate and submitted on time.
- Prepare program-level profit and loss reports and contribute to monthly financial packages.
- Research gross margin variances and resolve discrepancies.
- Calculate sales tax payments and file returns with state governments.
- Ensure the protection and confidentiality of the organization’s financial information.
Qualifications.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business, with a concentration in Accounting preferred.
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles and guidelines.
- Proficiency in accounting software and intermediate-level Excel skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership skills with the potential to grow into a management role.
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with general ledger reconciliation, financial reporting, and system navigation.
Compensation and Benefits.
- Fun, progressive workplace culture.
- Competitive salary package.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous PTO program.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid holidays.
- Simple IRA with employer contributions.
Local candidates only. No phone calls or outreach accepted. Qualified candidates will be contacted based on meeting the job and experience requirements.
Join a company recognized for its exceptional workplace culture and dedication to employee growth. Pinnacle Promotions specializes in promotional products and branded merchandise, making a significant impact on the world’s leading brands. Be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, collaboration, and professional development.