Accountant II

Company: Bluelinx Corporation
Location: Marietta
Posted on: March 23, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewAbout BlueLinx Holdings Inc.BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is a leading wholesale distributor of building and industrial products in the United States with over 50,000 branded and private-label SKUs, and a broad distribution footprint servicing 40 states. BlueLinx has a differentiated distribution platform, value-driven business model and extensive cache of products across the building products industry. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, BlueLinx has over 2,200 associates and distributes its comprehensive range of structural and specialty products to approximately 15,000 national, regional, and local dealers, as well as specialty distributors, national home centers, industrial, and manufactured housing customers.Responsibilities

• Understands the companys vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishes individual performance goals accordingly.
• Posts monthly, quarterly and annual accruals.
• Reviews accounts for reasonableness and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepares journal entries, performs account reconciliations and analysis, and prepares schedules and general ledger accounts for internal and external reporting and external auditors for assigned areas. Researches / resolves un-reconciled amounts on a timely basis. Reviews / reporting of G/L and other statistical information for internal managerial reports.
• Assists with data compilation for balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
• Assists with SOX controls, and testing for assigned processes.
• Works with various groups and functions to facilitate continuous process improvement. Assists in implementing appropriate accounting practices and internal controls. Contributes to the accuracy and efficiency improvements in the closing process. Maintains keyaccounting controls verification and reporting processes. Assists with documenting, creating, developing and maintaining processes, policies and procedures.
• Actively participates on special projects as assigned.QQualificationsBroad knowledge of financial transaction flows and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Basic understanding of financial closing process and monthly/quarterly cycles. Solid technical background in accounting, bookkeeping and GAAP principles. Very Organized and detail oriented. Strong time management, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, prioritize and work independently. Ability to work effectively with various disciplines within and outside the organization. Experience with SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance a plus. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant systems technology. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains/Agility) and/or AS400/Infinium a plus.Years of experience: 2-5 years related experience preferred; 2-4 years w/ MS/MA/MBAJob Locations US-GA-MariettaPosted Date 2 months ago (1/30/2020 7:42 AM)Type Regular Full-TimeCategory Accounting/FinanceJob ID 6312BlueLinx provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We forbid discrimination on account of age, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, creed, religion, sex/gender, pregnancy, maternity, marital status, civil partnership, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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