Senior Accountant Job at BW Retail Solutions

BW Retail Solutions New Baltimore, MI 48051

$60,000 - $75,000 a year

About Us:

BW Retail Solutions is a leading omnichannel ecommerce retailer of replacement parts for powersports vehicles and outdoor power equipment. With over one million direct to consumer orders shipped annually, BW Retail Solutions has quickly become one of the largest and most disruptive forces in our industry. Founded in 2017, BW Retail Solutions is a joint venture between two long standing, multi-generational, family owned, Michigan companies. We believe that to be successful, it’s important that we all grow and learn together every day. Our portfolio includes end-to-end marketing, retail, and fulfillment of popular OEM products and accessories on the most well-known marketplaces and on our online retail stores www.fixmytoys.com and www.mowthelawn.com. We feature brands such as Polaris, Cub Cadet, Can-Am, Honda, Husqvarna, Arctic Cat, and many others. We also support our wholly owned, digitally native vertical brands 8TEN Parts, NICHE Industries, and SureFit.

Headquartered in Chesterfield, MI with additional distribution centers near Atlanta, Georgia and Ontario, Canada, our quickly growing team now includes over 170 awesome and dedicated individuals. We are a growth focused organization that believes in constantly investing and reinvesting in the business, starting with the people.

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Summary

The Senior Accountant performs and coordinates accounting duties within our company. Their responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing tax returns, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. To be successful in this position, one should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analysis skills. An outstanding Senior Accountant should also possess strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and be a team player.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the month-end and year-end close process by preparing and reviewing reconciliations and supporting schedules.
  • Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
  • Plan, assign, and review staff’s work.
  • Oversee the accounts payable function and provide input on processes and procedures when necessary.
  • Maintain records and prepare reports in accounting software.
  • Assist with financial statement audits and assist with pulling support for the tax preparers.
  • Monitor sales tax economic nexus and assist with filing monthly sales tax reporting to various states.
  • Prepare check runs, as well as process ACH and wire transfers to vendors.
  • Manage company credit card accounts including monitoring the balances and submitting payments.
  • File and maintain organized electronic records.
  • Perform all related accounting functions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with GAAP and company policy and procedures.
  • Assist with tasks pertaining to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, including:Communicate with other BW internal departments regarding FTZ to ensure compliance with rules and regulations imposed by Customs and Border Patrol.

Manage FTZ issues, FTZ admissions, FTZ Entries, withdrawals, 214’s and in-bonds.
Maintain accurate and complete recordkeeping for all FTZ transactions.
Manage and monitor duty/tariff payments.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist with other tasks and projects as needed.

Qualifications & Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role.
  • Background in public accounting is preferred.
  • Detailed-oriented and being a team player is a MUST.
  • Solid technical proficiency including knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
  • Knowledge of Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) operations pertaining to accounting-related tasks and compliance or willingness to learn.
  • Have excellent attention to detail, as well as the ability to stay focused, think critically, and possess problem-solving skills.
  • Must have legal authorization to work in the United States of America.
  • Qualified individuals must be willing to commute daily to the BW Retail Solutions headquarters located in Chesterfield, MI. This position may require some additional local travel.
  • This is a full-time position with shifts Monday through Friday to cover business operations. Weekend hours may be required. A typical work week varies between 40-45 hours.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

You will be a part of an industry-leading company where you will continuously be surrounded by a team of positive, energetic leaders that care about their staff and want to see you succeed. Our competitive benefits package and culture at BW Retail are just a few of the many things that set us apart.

  • 100% Employer Paid Premiums for Medical Health Insurance, Dental, Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits Offered: Vision, Long-Term Disability and Additional Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan, plus company matching contribution.
  • Paid time off package offered, in addition to six annual paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Employee events hosted throughout the year - from lunches to team-building events to golf outings to the annual company holiday party.
  • Work culture that promotes continuous learning and development.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms, including lifting to 10 pounds on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to operate an automobile.

Work Environment
The work environment consists of a standard office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and may require visits to the service area or warehouses on occasion. Local travel will be required on occasion depending on business needs.

Job Type: Full-time

For more information about BW Retail Solutions:

FOX 2 Detroit News Segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jupNmKcgPrk
Company website: www.bwretail.com

An individual will be expected to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • New Baltimore, MI 48051: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting?

Experience:

  • Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person




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