About this role
ABOUT BRICKWORKS NORTH AMERICA
Brickworks North America (Brickworks N.A.) is the North American arm of Brickworks of Australia, the largest and most trusted brick manufacturer and supplier. Today, Brickworks N.A. is the leading brick manufacturer and distributor, operating eight brick manufacturing facilities under the Glen-Gery brand, a continuously innovative creator of premium brick products. Through technological advancements and product innovations, Glen-Gery offers a diverse, premium portfolio of more than 400 genuine clay brick products, which are crafted locally and sourced globally, catering to the high-style needs of today's architects, designers and homeowners. Together, Brickworks N.A. and Glen-Gery are taking building design to the next level, helping architects, builders and homeowners explore greater solutions, giving shape to expression, and forging deeper connections.
Brickworks N.A. operates 26 company-owned Supply Centers, known as Brickworks Supply Centers, spanning across the Eastern and Midwestern United States, and three high-end Brickworks Design Studios located in Philadelphia, Baltimore and the global flagship store located on 5th Avenue in New York City.
Basic Function: The Corporate Accountant assists the Accounting Supervisor in the management of corporate accounting and financial operations, with a focus on transactional support, general ledger maintenance, and certain statutory reporting obligations. This role interfaces frequently with other corporate departments, including Treasury, Controlling, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. In addition, this role will assist in the development of procedures and internal controls to safeguard the company's assets.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with the periodic and annual close processes, including the preparation of standard accruals and other adjusting entries
• Develop and maintain assigned balance sheet account reconciliations
• Preparation of daily cash entries and weekly travel and purchase card activity
• Preparation of month-end analytical reports for management review and analysis
• Assist with monthly sales tax filings
• Ensure compliance with other non-income tax based local, state and federal regulatory reporting
• Manage and administer the company's corporate credit card program, including oversight of card issuance, limits, policy compliance, and related online platforms
• Manage and reconcile fixed assets and lease reconciliation
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance Department as may be required
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Assist with special projects as necessary
Education and experience requirements:
• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Basic knowledge of journal entry preparation
• Analytical mindset, strong attention to detail, takes pride in work output
• Excellent communication skills and strong desire to learn and progress in corporate finance environment
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Experience with large ERP systems such as Oracle; JD Edwards a plus
• Very limited travel may be required based on business need.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and as such, the employee will also be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or other management personnel as required.
Equal Opportunity Employer