Staff Accountant

Description:

Who We Are Hydro-Chem Systems is a 100% employee-owned company that delivers the best industrial vehicle wash solution on the market. We develop and manufacture detergents designed for heavy vehicles; think school and city buses, semi-tractor fleets, and garbage trucks. In addition to our detergents, we design, build, install, and service vehicle wash equipment and automated washes. We live by five values that guide our team and our work every day We act like owners

• We go above and beyond; we either work as a team or we crumble as individuals. We Fight For the Inch
• We are determined to grow inch by inch. The inches we need are everywhere around us, and when we add up all those inches, that's going to make the difference between winning and losing. We Do The Right Thing
• The high road is not a shortcut. Stick to the highest standard of Integrity, without compromise. . We Are Compassionate
• We treat each other like family and our customers as an extension of that family. Excellence is an Attitude
• We will chase perfection, and we will chase it relentlessly, knowing all the while we can never attain it. But along the way, we shall catch excellence
• Vince Lombardi The Job The Staff Accountant is a key member of the finance/accounting team.

In addition to general ledger and AR/AP reconciliations, this position will work closely with the Director of Finance to close month end reports, prepare cash flow analyses, and manage tax accounting and reporting. Our business consists of service, consumable goods, and capital equipment sales, and is expanding rapidly in multiple states and regulatory environments. Experience managing sales tax and use tax in diverse environments is desirable. This position has room for considerable growth over the 24-36 month time frame. What We Provide We provide a culture and a team that is passionate about our work and is invested in your success and growth. All of our employees are co-owners through our ESOP program and enjoy the profits of our shared success. Hydro-Chem provides a full benefits package for you and your family as well as a generous PTO program.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Will provide support for all Month End accounting functions. Provide support for budgeting and financial reporting. Analyze A/R and A/P functions for accuracy. Develop and implement accounting control procedures. Responsible for monthly General Ledger account reconciliations and "true ups" Responsible for completing the Bank Reconciliation using the accounting software. Assist Director of Finance with Fixed Asset accounting and management for both GAAP and tax reporting Assist Director of Finance with developing and preparing Cash Flow Analysis. Responsible for working with Director of Finance on year-end review with CPA. Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential. Maintains professional and technical knowledge. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. The intent of this position description is to guide the activities of the Staff Accountant. It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function. Nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

QUARTERLY ROCKS

Each quarter the Staff Accountant will establish, with the Director of Finance, the specific results, improvements, or accomplishments required to support HCS and departmental objectives. These are expressed as ROCKS.

Requirements:

Educational Requirements Minimum of a college degree is required. Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting is highly preferred.

Experience Requirements Technical Experience:

3 or more years' experience in an accounting function role. Sales & use tax experience desired. Physical Requirements Extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Repetitive Motions:

Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Core Competencies Task Completion:

Responds effectively to clear direction, follows set procedures. Solves immediate problems, escalating when appropriate. Sees individual tasks through to completion.

Technical/Professional Knowledge:

Understands technical terminology. Knows how/when to apply technical skills or procedures (GAAP) and can perform complex tasks in area of expertise.

Analyze Issues :

Gathers relevant information systematically; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; seeks input from others; uses accurate logic in analysis.

Acts Ethically :

Keeps commitments to personnel at all levels; instills trust, and operates with confidentiality, discretion and integrity.

Communicates Effectively:

Develops and delivers effective communication across written, spoken or other media; practices active, attentive listening; encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.

Computers & Software:

Comfortable with computers, tablets and electronic devices; able to utilize common software (MS Office, Google Workspace, Adobe); able to learn and appropriately utilize specialized software relevant to role; (ERP, Accounting software, HRIS).

Quality Writing:

Efficiently develops & organizes written material relevant to the role; plans, researches, and structures writing to effectively communicate key ideas to specific audience; writes with attention to grammar & spelling; possesses the ability to self-edit & seek feedback . HCS Operating systems principles and objectives (this competency appears in all job descriptions): Knows all HCS established operating systems (e.g., quality, safety, environmental). Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity of the systems and this position's role in support of these systems

• including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Staff Accountant 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 6605 Broadmoor Avenue SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 $61,000
• $70,000 a year Hydro-Chem Systems Inc 9 reviews $61,000
• $70,000 a year

Description:

Who We Are Hydro-Chem Systems is a 100% employee-owned company that delivers the best industrial vehicle wash solution on the market. We develop and manufacture detergents designed for heavy vehicles; think school and city buses, semi-tractor fleets, and garbage trucks. In addition to our detergents, we design, build, install, and service vehicle wash equipment and automated washes. We live by five values that guide our team and our work every day We act like owners

• We go above and beyond; we either work as a team or we crumble as individuals. We Fight For the Inch
• We are determined to grow inch by inch. The inches we need are everywhere around us, and when we add up all those inches, that's going to make the difference between winning and losing. We Do The Right Thing
• The high road is not a shortcut. Stick to the highest standard of Integrity, without compromise. . We Are Compassionate
• We treat each other like family and our customers as an extension of that family. Excellence is an Attitude
• We will chase perfection, and we will chase it relentlessly, knowing all the while we can never attain it. But along the way, we shall catch excellence
• Vince Lombardi The Job The Staff Accountant is a key member of the finance/accounting team.

In addition to general ledger and AR/AP reconciliations, this position will work closely with the Director of Finance to close month end reports, prepare cash flow analyses, and manage tax accounting and reporting. Our business consists of service, consumable goods, and capital equipment sales, and is expanding rapidly in multiple states and regulatory environments. Experience managing sales tax and use tax in diverse environments is desirable. This position has room for considerable growth over the 24-36 month time frame. What We Provide We provide a culture and a team that is passionate about our work and is invested in your success and growth. All of our employees are co-owners through our ESOP program and enjoy the profits of our shared success. Hydro-Chem provides a full benefits package for you and your family as well as a generous PTO program.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Will provide support for all Month End accounting functions. Provide support for budgeting and financial reporting. Analyze A/R and A/P functions for accuracy. Develop and implement accounting control procedures. Responsible for monthly General Ledger account reconciliations and "true ups" Responsible for completing the Bank Reconciliation using the accounting software. Assist Director of Finance with Fixed Asset accounting and management for both GAAP and tax reporting Assist Director of Finance with developing and preparing Cash Flow Analysis. Responsible for working with Director of Finance on year-end review with CPA. Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential. Maintains professional and technical knowledge. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. The intent of this position description is to guide the activities of the Staff Accountant. It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function. Nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

QUARTERLY ROCKS

Each quarter the Staff Accountant will establish, with the Director of Finance, the specific results, improvements, or accomplishments required to support HCS and departmental objectives. These are expressed as ROCKS.

Requirements:

Educational Requirements Minimum of a college degree is required. Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting is highly preferred.

Experience Requirements Technical Experience:

3 or more years' experience in an accounting function role. Sales & use tax experience desired. Physical Requirements Extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Repetitive Motions:

Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Core Competencies Task Completion:

Responds effectively to clear direction, follows set procedures. Solves immediate problems, escalating when appropriate. Sees individual tasks through to completion.

Technical/Professional Knowledge:

Understands technical terminology. Knows how/when to apply technical skills or procedures (GAAP) and can perform complex tasks in area of expertise.

Analyze Issues :

Gathers relevant information systematically; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; seeks input from others; uses accurate logic in analysis.

Acts Ethically :

Keeps commitments to personnel at all levels; instills trust, and operates with confidentiality, discretion and integrity.

Communicates Effectively:

Develops and delivers effective communication across written, spoken or other media; practices active, attentive listening; encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.

Computers & Software:

Comfortable with computers, tablets and electronic devices; able to utilize common software (MS Office, Google Workspace, Adobe); able to learn and appropriately utilize specialized software relevant to role; (ERP, Accounting software, HRIS).

Quality Writing:

Efficiently develops & organizes written material relevant to the role; plans, researches, and structures writing to effectively communicate key ideas to specific audience; writes with attention to grammar & spelling; possesses the ability to self-edit & seek feedback . HCS Operating systems principles and objectives (this competency appears in all job descriptions): Knows all HCS established operating systems (e.g., quality, safety, environmental). Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity of the systems and this position's role in support of these systems

• including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.