United Central Industrial Supply Company
Staff Accountant
United Central Industrial Supply is a distribution company with deep roots in Appalachia and the MidAtlantic region of the U.S. that trace back more than 100 years. UC today is a highly recognized national player with 20+ locations nationwide selling a wide range of industrial products. UC’s customer base consists of large mining companies searching for coal, gold, silver, copper and other key elements as well as OEMs, agriculture, mineral and mining enterprises. The UC team blends together a strong group of long-tenured employees with an eye to the future and new team members, who bring new perspectives and experiences to help lead us on a path of continuous improvement.
We are currently seeking a talented Staff Accountant to work at our Bristol, TN corporate office under the direct supervision of the Controller over United Central’s operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for working in collaboration with the six-person corporate accounting group in all aspects of the accounting cycle by performing a wide range of duties outlined below.
Essential Duties:
• OVERALL – Help maintain an accurate and reconciled set of books and records which includes participation in the monthly close process to ensure all journal entries have been recorded, reconciliation of cash accounts and account balances, and providing accounting research necessary for financial analysis
• ACCOUNTS PAYABLE – Under the supervision of the Accounts Payable Manager, process vendor invoices, verify, code, and reconcile expenses, and manage vendor relationships
• PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS - Provide process improvement suggestions.
• AUDIT ASSISTANCE - Aid with external audits and statutory compliance requirements.
• OTHER – Perform other work-related duties as assigned and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s in accounting/accountancy or associate degree
• At least one year of related accounting experience
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers
• Advanced computer skills with strong Excel knowledge helpful
• The best candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, eager to learn, proactive, and collaborative
United Central Industrial Supply Company, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Bachelor's in accounting/accountancy or associate degree
- At least one year of related accounting experience
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Advanced computer skills with strong Excel knowledge
- Detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, eager to learn, and collaborative
SunSource Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with plan options are offered alongside wellness programs and an EAP. Offerings also include HSA/HRA and FSA choices that broaden the health coverage scope.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: A 401(k) with company match is included and called out in employer-provided materials. This provides a clear foundation for long-term savings within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid vacation and holidays are part of the package, with PTO described as decent and vacation potentially capping near four weeks. These time-off elements contribute to a rounded core benefits menu.
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What We Do
SunSource, a leader in industrial and mobile fluid power distribution for over 85 years, provides customers with innovative solutions that help reduce maintenance costs, lower operating costs and increase productivity. The solutions are part of the SunSource Advantage: a comprehensive program offering design and engineering support; supply chain optimization; productivity solutions; value-added services; and repair capabilities. As a national distributor with local presence, SunSource has a unique and dominant position as a full-service resource for the industrial, OEM, MRO and mobile industrial equipment industries. We distribute a broad range of components, but SunSource is much more than a distributor just supplying fluid power components or systems. Along with high-quality products, we provide a commitment to high-quality customer service and technically sound, cost-effective solutions. SunSource’s history of accomplishment and continued growth means that we give the best condition to energetic, driven people to be effective in their role. We pride ourselves on a culture that provides opportunities for development and advancement of our associates. In addition, we build meaningful relations with our customers, suppliers and internal associates. We are all bound by a pledge to a common mission toward providing the highest quality products and services within our industry and achieving the company’s growth objectives
