Staff Accountant

Title: Staff Accountant
Classification: Full Time - Hourly
Pay Range: $25 to $27
Location: Monterey, CA
Reports To: Controller


About the Company:


For 100 years and four generations of Hayward family leadership, Hayward Lumber has been committed to meeting and exceeding the needs of builders. Beyond full-service lumberyards, we offer window, door and cabinet design centers, pro-oriented hardware stores, and innovative building solutions designed to save time and money. Hayward Lumber is a family-oriented company that treats every employee as such. Our average tenure companywide is over 12 years and we pride ourselves in creating an environment in which you can learn, grow, and prosper. Hayward Lumber provides a competitive compensation structure, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Learn more at


Mission:


Our mission is to be the most dependable supplier of products, services and solutions to the construction market, as it has been since 1919.

Summary :

Support role to help carry out the responsibilities of the Accounting Department. This position will be responsible for data entry, preparing various reports as well as assisting with the monthly financial close process. This position will assist with gathering support for audits and tax returns. Will be given ad hoc projects as the need arises and therefore, must be able to manage multiple projects and adhere to strict deadlines.



Responsibilities:

• Prepare assigned reports and analysis in a timely manner, proof and distribute to recipients
• Support preparation of monthly commission and incentive schedules
• Assist in preparing sales, labor, and cycle count analyses
• Maintain monthly close checklist and ensure all items are done timely to achieve prelim and final close dates.
• Prepare assigned monthly / annual closing support and entries.
• Assist with payroll journal entries and help maintain payroll-related accounts.
• Prepare account reconciliations timely and accurately and provide resolutions for outstanding items.
• On a weekly basis review purchase card transactions for coding and approval and upload to GP.
• Review bank activity and record transactions for assigned accounts.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and investigation of reconciling items
• Conducts internal inventory audits in accordance with policies and support cycle count audit reporting.
• Code and review select bills for entry according to company policies.
• Assist with AR aging reviews and support customer listings or collections efforts as needed
• Maintain fixed asset software, reconcile monthly to the GL, gather support and record entries for all purchases and disposals.
• Assist with maintaining fleet and equipment records as assigned
• Assists CFO and Controller as needed with various tasks and projects.
• Utilize checklists and project management software to meet deadlines on all projects and tasks.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and training
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Able to travel 1-2 days a month.
• Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 1 - 2 years’ experience in accounting or an Associate’s degree in accounting.
• Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numerical data.
• Must be well organized, a self-starter, and possess excellent communication skills.
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Acrobat.
• Must have the ability to quickly learn specific software.
• Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Hayward Lumber will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our Practices and Procedures, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Government. Drug Free Employer.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• No weekends