Staff Accountant

John Tillman is looking for a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will oversee month-end processes, review journal entries and account reconciliations, perform financial analysis, and assist with financial statement preparation and reporting. This position will act as a liaison to internal and external auditors and will work on special projects as requested.John Tillman Company is a Bunzl Distribution Company. The John Tillman Company was founded in 1928 and is the leading manufacturer and supplier of welding protective products in the United States. Tillman supplies products to over 2,000 distributors nationwide from its three regional warehouses in Fairfield, OH, City of Industry, CA, and Memphis, TN. John Tillman enjoys the reputation of offering the industry's highest quality products in the welding protection category and like our tagline says, Tillman is "THE BRAND PROS DEMAND". This position will be located in our office in Cerritos, CA.Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you'll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future. At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business, and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and aptitudes. Responsibilities:Oversee and assist in the month-end close processReview postings and reconciliation of intercompany accounts, tying GL to corporate detailReview and approve account reconciliations and journal entries prepared by teamReview AR reserve calculations and recommend adjustments to reserveReview inventory obsolescence reserves and recommend adjustmentsCalculate and report metrics related to sales, inventory, DPO, DSO, and other KPIs as needed; recommend additional metrics for internal and external reportingDetermine import costs including tariff, duty, freight, other and update inventory values; work with carriers and internal team to capture costs accuratelyLead, develop & document accounting procedures utilizing accounting team membersInitiate and oversee fixed asset audit and confirm assets on hand match recordsPrepare 1099s and property tax filings for CA, IN, and GA locationsReview sales tax and Canada GST tax prior to submissionReview commission and rebate calculations; confirm customer contract files are completeOversee annual physical inventory and weekly cycle counts; work with finance and warehouse teams to improve physical count results and counting processesPrepare month-end, half-year, and year-end financials and variance analysisPrepare Half-Year and Year-End Financial submissions and reportingOversee and review year-end tax reportingUpload monthly financial records to HFM and submit TM1 detail to corporate; reconcile the two as neededMaintain Financial Records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded.Analyze TB accounts to predict future revenue and expense and update accruals as neededWork with Controller in budget preparation and analysisAct as liaison for external and internal auditorsComplete year-end tax schedules for corporateAssist with other corporate accounting duties, special projects, and analysis as directed by ManagementRequirements:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance requiredFive+ years accounting experience requiredAdvanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power PointSage and Hyperion Reporting Software experience a plus, ability to learn new systems quicklyExcellent communication and organizational skillsAbility to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentWorking knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and Internal Control framework requirementsUnderstanding of cost accounting and import cost calculations preferredAbility to work both independently and collaboratively within a teamStrong analytical skills, must be detail orientedAble to work additional hours during month end and occasionally as neededMust be high energy and self-motivatedTillman salary range: $90k-$100K based on experience, education, and geographic location. So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.Click here to view the California EmployeeApplicant Privacy Policy Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexgender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law. Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2025-02-09