Staff Accountant

Company Description

Gaylord Industries, a leader in kitchen ventilation for over 75 years, is known for its durable systems and innovative approach, focusing on energy efficiency and labor optimization. Our products are certified to meet North American safety standards through Intertek's ETL Certification program. We prioritize relationships, with a responsive team dedicated to meeting the needs of consultants and foodservice operators.

Gaylord Industries is part of the ITW Food Equipment Group, which includes prominent brands like Vulcan, Wolf, Hobart, and more. This group is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., a Fortune 200 global industrial manufacturer with a presence in 56 countries and over 50,000 employees, headquartered in Glenview, Illinois.

Job Description

• Assist with the monthly financial reporting needs of our Tualatin, OR business unit.
• Process Accounts Payable transactions: accurately input invoices utilizing Syspro, verify approvals and provide GL codes, research invoice discrepancies, and issue vendor payments.
• Calculates and prepares monthly journal entries and reconciles balance sheet accounts.
• Assists with our physical inventory, and cost roll processes at the Tualatin plant.
• Process monthly receivable transactions: review and verify pricing, issue invoices, and account statements to customers, apply payments to customer accounts in Syspro.
• Assist with collections.
• Post inventory adjustments and research inventory discrepancies.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for management, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivables, collections, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel to analyze and compare large data files using pivot tables, formulas, and other data tools.
• Ability to build cross-department credibility, confidence, and collaboration with other functional areas and facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and customers.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• In office and manufacturing environment
• Ability Lifting up to 25 lbs.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance – 1-3 years of experience
• MS Office Skills required – Advanced Excel Skills preferred.
• Syspro ERP experience preferred.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.