Accountant

Description

The Accountant is a key member of the Finance team at VE Solutions and is responsible for supporting accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations. This hands-on position performs general ledger accounting, month-end closing activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, cash-flow reporting, sales and use tax filings, inventory accounting, and audit support.

The Accountant works closely with management, internal departments, auditors, and outside accounting partners to maintain accurate financial records and effective internal controls. The successful candidate will take ownership of assigned responsibilities, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.

This position is expected to demonstrate VE Solutions’ core values of Family, Innovation, Growth & Recognition, Authenticity, and Collaboration in all professional interactions.

• Perform general ledger maintenance and ensure transactions are recorded accurately, timely, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company policies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Prepare and maintain balance-sheet account reconciliations, research discrepancies, and complete necessary corrections.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and supporting schedules.
• Support cash-management activities, cash-flow forecasting, and cash-flow reporting.
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns and support other applicable tax-reporting requirements.
• Assist with accounts receivable, credit, collections, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Support inventory accounting, inventory-control procedures, cycle counts, and physical inventory activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure established accounting procedures and internal controls are consistently followed.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for annual financial audits and tax filings.
• Coordinate with outside CPAs, auditors, and tax professionals by providing accurate and timely financial information and documentation.
• Research accounting issues and recommend appropriate treatment in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Analyze financial information, identify unusual activity or discrepancies, and work with the appropriate departments to resolve issues.
• Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, financial reporting, and operational efficiencies.
• Protect the confidentiality and security of company, employee, customer, and financial information.
• Assist with special projects and perform other accounting-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, month-end closing, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of corporate tax and state sales and use tax requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
• Strong proficiency with accounting and ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, management, vendors, auditors, outside CPAs, and other business partners.

• Experience using NetSuite or a comparable ERP system.
• Previous public accounting experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-based environment.
• Experience supporting financial audits, tax filings, and inventory-control processes.

Family
We treat our coworkers with respect, support one another, and contribute to a positive workplace where people feel welcomed and valued.

Innovation
We look for better, smarter, and more efficient ways to perform our work, solve problems, and improve our processes.

Growth & Recognition
We continuously develop our skills, take ownership of our responsibilities, and recognize the contributions and accomplishments of others.

Authenticity
We communicate honestly, act with integrity, and accept responsibility for our decisions and actions.

Collaboration
We work across departments, share information, and support one another in achieving company goals.

VE Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

• Perform general ledger maintenance and ensure transactions are recorded accurately, timely, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company policies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Prepare and maintain balance-sheet account reconciliations, research discrepancies, and complete necessary corrections.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and supporting schedules.
• Support cash-management activities, cash-flow forecasting, and cash-flow reporting.
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns and support other applicable tax-reporting requirements.
• Assist with accounts receivable, credit, collections, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Support inventory accounting, inventory-control procedures, cycle counts, and physical inventory activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure established accounting procedures and internal controls are consistently followed.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for annual financial audits and tax filings.
• Coordinate with outside CPAs, auditors, and tax professionals by providing accurate and timely financial information and documentation.
• Research accounting issues and recommend appropriate treatment in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Analyze financial information, identify unusual activity or discrepancies, and work with the appropriate departments to resolve issues.
• Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, financial reporting, and operational efficiencies.
• Protect the confidentiality and security of company, employee, customer, and financial information.
• Assist with special projects and perform other accounting-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, month-end closing, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of corporate tax and state sales and use tax requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
• Strong proficiency with accounting and ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, management, vendors, auditors, outside CPAs, and other business partners.

• Experience using NetSuite or a comparable ERP system.
• Previous public accounting experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-based environment.
• Experience supporting financial audits, tax filings, and inventory-control processes.

Family We treat our coworkers with respect, support one another, and contribute to a positive workplace where people feel welcomed and valued. Innovation We look for better, smarter, and more efficient ways to perform our work, solve problems, and improve our processes. Growth & Recognition We continuously develop our skills, take ownership of our responsibilities, and recognize the contributions and accomplishments of others. Authenticity We communicate honestly, act with integrity, and accept responsibility for our decisions and actions. Collaboration We work across departments, share information, and support one another in achieving company goals.

VE Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.