The Gund Company Looking for Senior Accountant – Hybrid at Saint Louis, Missouri Full Time

Description:

Hybrid position

(In office and work form home)

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

Due to rapid growth and acquisition activity, The Gund Company has an excellent career opportunity for a Senior Accountant in our Corporate Headquarters. The Senior Accountant is a key member of the accounting team reporting directly to the Controller, with direct interaction with senior leadership. The Senior Accountant will ensure monthly financial statements are reported timely and accurately and be a key driver in several strategic and continuous improvement projects. The senior accountant role will work cross functionally with teams in Mexico, Canada, and China, gaining exposure to international tax and compliance requirements and accounting standards. This is a dynamic and engaging role, requiring solid technical accounting skills and continuous improvement mindset.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with month-end close schedule
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Research and reconcile all material discrepancies within GL accounts
• Assist with preparation of year-end review with external accounting firm
• Assist in the design and preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Analyze gross profit for North America facilities
• Assist in maintaining manufacturing application (Infor Product – Visual Manufacturing)
• Monitor and maintain manufacturing burden rates at each facility to ensure full absorption of manufacturing overhead
• Assist in conducting physical inventories and monitoring cycle count program for North America facilities
• Fill in for other team members as needed to support vacations and work-flow volumes
• Participate in Kaizen projects and learn the DMAIC process for continuous improvement
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively and consistently financial and accounting issues
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and business analytics tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with team members throughout the enterprise
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables.
• Team player with an ability to work independently.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in public accounting or manufacturing environment

Travel

Employee must be able to travel

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Why Join Us?

Our employees have a vested interest in our Company’s success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company’s financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!

In addition, our employees enjoy:

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked world-class regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

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