Lead Accountant
Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.
Hajoca has over 400 locations nationwide, called Profit Centers; and at the foundation of our family of businesses is a National Support Center (NSC) where Centers of Excellence are dedicated to enabling the success of our Profit Centers.
The Accounting team in our National Support Center (NSC) is looking for a Lead Accountant at their Lafayette Hill, PA office.
This is a hybrid role; three days in office and two days remote.
Are you an accountant with experience working in large organizations? Do you enjoy analyzing financial information and ensuring compliance? Are you driven by details and deadlines? If so, then we’d like you to join our dedicated team as Lead Accountant.
About the Role:
You will:
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Play a pivotal role in ensuring financial compliance and providing insight into the financial health of the business.
- Be responsible for general accounting related to monthly close processes, lease accounting, revenue recognition, among other tasks.
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Support decision making efforts by our 420+ business unit managers, regional management, and senior management by analyzing trends and communicating answers to profit and loss (P&L) issues in a timely manner.
- Review balance sheets, P&L statements, and other financial reports to ensure accuracy and identify any opportunities.
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Be responsible for certain period-end close processes, general ledger reconciliations, and consolidations.
- Lead research and the appropriate application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Implement new technical guidance and analyze and communicate the impact of such new guidance.
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Be responsible for purchase accounting/acquisition financials.
- Consolidate and analyze total company financials on a monthly basis.
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Prepare the annual consolidated global financial report and footnotes, work papers, white papers, etc.
- Manage all audits including the financial statement audit and prepare pension plan information for the annual pension audit.
- Develop and present recommendations for the continuous improvement of processes.
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Prepare ad-hoc financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
- Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
About You:
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 5 or more years of accounting experience in large organizations
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CPA highly preferred
Our ideal candidate will also:
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Have experience in public accounting or corporate finance, particularly with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Have knowledge and hands on experience with SAP.
- Have experience with payroll accounting and consolidations.
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Have experience working in a manufacturing, retail, or distribution company.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a decentralized environment.
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Be able to exercise sound judgement and take initiative in resolving problems and making recommendations.
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Be self-motivated and fast learner.
- Have strong organizational skills with the ability to organize complex projects, manage multiple tasks, and meet established deadlines.
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Always exercise the highest level of integrity
The benefits of working with us:
Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:
Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Life insurance and Long Term Disability
- Pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)
- Paid pregnancy and parental leave
- Paid day of community service
- 401(k)
- Retirement cash account with company contributions
- Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth
- Company wellness program
- Employee discounts
- College tuition benefits
*Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates employed through an intern program.
EEOC Statement
Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca values diversity, equity and inclusion and this policy applies to all employment practices at Hajoca. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.
Background Screening Statement
We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- 2001 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444, USA