Accounting - Operations Controller at Myers Industries, Inc. in Akron, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Director of Finance and IT, the Controller safeguards the Company's assets by overseeing the administration and integration of Myers Industries general accounting procedures and internal control environment as applicable to Myers Tire Supply (MTS). These responsibilities include the supervision of the credit/collections, accounts payable, billing and general accounting departments.

The Controller will manage the monthly closing, financial reporting process, and ensure compliance of GAAP including internal controls. Additionally, the Controller will support the preparation of the annual operating and capital plans for MTS. The Controller interacts with department heads and executive management to ensure that they have the financial and operational information needed to make timely decisions to achieve company goals. These responsibilities also include the implementation, continuous improvement and maintenance of systems and internal controls, analysis, procedures, and standards to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizing the general accounting operations and supervising the maintenance of all general accounting records to facilitate the recording of business activities and the subsequent preparation of accurate financial statements and reports.
• Develop and ensure adherence to internal control policies and procedures and remediating any exceptions in a timely manner.
• Coordinating and supporting internal and external audit processes
• Coordinate and complete monthly closing activities to ensure that financial statements and general ledgers are closed timely and accurately.
• Maintaining integrity and consistency of secondary reporting to financial data

• Conduct review of balance sheet accounts highlighting risks and making recommendations for required adjustments.

• Analyzing and summarizing data and recommending new or alternative problem-solving methods or procedures.
• Lead general accounting, accounts payables, and billing personnel including, but not limited to the hiring, training, supervision, and development of team members.
• Approving departmental goals and reviewing progress towards goal achievement
• Supporting the development of the operating and capital plan for all locations
• Coordinating the year end physical inventory at all 8-Distribution Centers

• Ensures all assets of the company are reviewed, managed, and protected.

• Communicating concerning financial matters and other factors that introduce risk to the company affecting the company's well-being.
• Participating in a wide variety of special projects and compiling a variety of special reports as deemed necessary by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee credit & collections manager, accounts payable supervisor, and general accounting department

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must Have Skills, Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting /Finance
• Minimum seven years of experience with at least three years in a management capacity with a diverse range of financial responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Comprehensive understanding of business processes and internal controls
• Highly motivated, self-starter with good analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications, Skills

1. Strong Knowledge of JD Edwards / ERP
2. Public accounting experience
3. Certified Public Accountant
4. Graduate degree

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must possess ability to:

1. Ability to read, analyze, interpret and prepare complex documents
2. Ability to write detailed reports and correspondence
3. Ability to speak effectively to customers, vendors, and with all levels of employees within organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must be able to:

1. Add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
2. Ability to compute rate and percent

REASONING ABILITY

Must possess ability to:

1. Possess the ability to analyze data and recommending new or alternative problem solving methods or procedure
2. Solve problems independently involving several concrete variables in standardized and non-standardized situations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Able to sit at a desk, as well as walk and stand in the office
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
3. Able to utilize a computer and other devices
4. Required to travel occasionally as needed by car and/or by plane

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