Senior Accountant

Mead Lumber Company, Inc. is a leading provider of products to professional contractors, construction builders and remodelers. We have 52 Operating locations across 9 Midwestern states. 100% employee-owned, we are the 12th largest building material suppliers to professional builders in the country. We continue to grow and are in search of driven individuals who desire an opportunity to apply and strengthen their skills.
The Senior Accountant is primarily responsible for performing accounting and general ledger duties and assisting as needed with any functions of the corporate office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, exceptional analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of financial principles and practices.
Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform month-end and year-end close activities including bank reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, GL account reconciliations and reviews.
• Maintain accurate workpapers to support GL balances.
• Review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Monitor internal controls to ensure proper procedures are documented and followed.
• Oversee the accounts payable process.
• Assist in conducting the annual financial audit. Prepare appropriate documentation for external auditors.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Five years of accounting experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Have thorough knowledge of US GAAP.
• Must be highly motivated and detail oriented.
• Practical experience with accounting software.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:
Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Merchandise Discounts

Company Values
The company has six core values that are essential to achieving its business objectives and overall mission. Employees are expected to live these values in their daily job performance, work behaviors, business relationships, customer interactions, financial expenditures, and decision-making.

• Put People First
• Think Like an Owner
• Integrity
• Invest Where you Live
• Unmatched Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement

Mead Lumber considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran's status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or any other protected basis prohibited by law.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.