Sr. Accountant- Sales Subsidiaries at Pella Corporation

JOB TITLE: Senior Accountant – Sales Subs

DEPARTMENT:         Finance

DIVISION:                   Corporate Accounting   

FLSA STATUS:          Exempt

JOB CLASS:              Mid-Specialist

REPORTS TO:           Mgr, Sr Accounting

SUMMARY 

Assists with the preparation of the monthly financial statements and operations reporting.  These processes must follow Pella Corporate guidelines and policies and must ensure these are consistent across all of the Sales Sub Branches.  Responsible for analysis of monthly activity and trends to support the operating business plans. Will review, research and explain variances to budget and forecasts utilizing complex financial models.  Special Projects and other duties as assigned and based on business necessity. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to:

Responsible for the preparation of the monthly financial statements for multiple branches. 

Responsible for month end close procedures and reporting. This includes knowledge of accounting and operations management software, an understanding of the PDSN closing procedure, and consistency in financial statement preparation with that of other Subsidiaries and/or PDSN’s.

Identify and research budget variances on monthly financial statements. Reports the findings to management. 

Develops financial models to support the underlying business activity. 

Responsible for monthly cyclical activities to support the month end close such as journal entries, reconciliations, property and sales tax returns.  Prepares and inputs journal entries.

Prepare monthly reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts. 

Compare financial statements to the other subsidiaries for consistent treatment of accounting transactions.

Analyze material cost including analysis of General Ledger variances to perpetual inventory records and scrap. Identify areas of risk and recommend opportunities to improve processes. 

Support physical inventory calculation per policy in assigned branches

Assists with the planning and coordination of the year-end audits and the preparation of annual financial statements.

Maintain and update general ledger accounts in appropriate financial systems. 

Partner with team members to drive overall business improvements.

Promotes and facilitates continuous improvement activities throughout the sales subsidiaries.

Directs the development and maintenance of adequate internal accounting controls.

Confers with other Managers to coordinate activities of individual departments.

Special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

No direct supervision.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

BS/BA in Accounting or related field with 3-5 years experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.  CPA/CGA/CMA preferred.  Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access). Will be expected to develop proficiency in Pella proprietary software (i.e. PDQ, POETS, OMS, etc.) and other accounting and financial reporting systems. Must have the ability to manage multiple-tasks in an environment of constant interruptions and be able prioritize responsibilities. 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written English language skills are required as well as good public relations, public speaking, instructional/teaching, and customer service skills.  Ability to read, interpret, understand and explain documents such as processes and company reports.    Ability to effectively present information to others, gather information from others, and respond appropriately to questions from employees, managers, co-workers, agents, customers, and the general public. Must be able to listen, assess situations and make objective decisions. Must display excellent phone and email etiquette, and the ability to communicate in a pleasant and friendly manner. Must be able to make eye contact and present a professional persona when interacting with coworkers.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Must be a team player and exhibit a strong desire to learn and promote self-growth.  Must be pro-active, have a good attitude, be self-disciplined, and self-motivated.  Must be a "take-charge" person with a demonstrated ability to follow projects through to completion.  Attention to administrative detail is required.  Must be articulate, able to give clear instructions, demonstrate organizational skills, and meet reasonable deadlines.  Must be able to maintain strict confidence with regards to sensitive and protected personnel/confidential information.  Must be able to gain trust, respect, and confidence of employees and managers. Must be able to hold firm when necessary, provide constructive feedback, and compromise when called for.  Must present in a clean and neat physical appearance and strictly abide by company dress code serving as a role model for other employees, customer and visitors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to compile and decipher information in spreadsheet format. Strong aptitude for compiling, deciphering and relating financial information in various formats.  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 

Specifically able to apply advanced mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.

Must have ability to solve practical problems without close supervision.  Must be able to determine appropriate resolution in dealing with employee concerns and questions and set appropriate boundaries.  Must possess good thought processes, problem-solving skills, and investigative theory.  Must be able to use sound judgment and make objective decisions in the company's best interest at all times.  Must be able to demonstrate ability to synthesize people and events, problem solve, and engage individuals in effective conversation.

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 to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel, especially with use of the phone and computer.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear especially in use of the telephone and meetings.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee may occasionally lift and or move up to 25 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus to read written company forms, correspondence, policies, brochures, state/local/federal employment law manuals, and other documents and reading materials as well as the computer.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This job requires a moderate amount of travel in the range of 20% to 25% as the responsibilities are tied to the activities for multiple sites, none of which may be in the employee’s residing location.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Primary work location will be designated at the time of hire.  The employee will be required to enter the company's warehouse located at same address or other locations on a regular basis.  There may be occasions whereby work locations will include Trade shows or other showroom locations.  There may also be occasions when the employee will be expected/able to perform duties at home such as reading professional and/or research materials, making and accepting phone calls, composition of forms, correspondence, reports, etc. on the computer.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate in Administrative office and moderate in the warehouse.

About Pella Corporation

As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 18 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.

At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you’re most proud of — that’s why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.

With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?