Accountant

Job Posting:

We have a great opportunity as an Accountant on our team! We work in a highly collaborative environment. We depend on each other, we build each other up, and we seek strengths from others where we know we have development needs.

The ideal candidate possesses a solid, operational accounting background and works proactively to achieve objectives. This person is a self-starter, flexible, and has a high level of integrity. The candidate is goal-oriented and can work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Location:

This role works out of Ferguson's Corporate Office in Newport News, VA on a Ferguson Flex Schedule of three days a week in office and two days remote.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and/or review the reconciliation of accounts, post journal entries and maintain a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles and reporting schedules so that the organization has a full and accurate statement of its financial position.
• Work in assigned areas at the enterprise level which may include, but are not limited to, freight accounting, inventory accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Participate in scheduled accounting cycles and adhere to associated deadlines (e.g. month-end, year-end, etc.)
• Prepare assigned Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) controls and IUC ensuring compliance with internal controls policies.
• Check and analyze financial information and prepare more complex financial reports and accounting statements so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions.
• Review financial reports and accounting statements to ensure their accuracy.
• Manage, operate, and participate in two company-wide semi-annual physical inventory audits.
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Serve as contact for HQ and field operational requests for both internal and external audits submitting ongoing deliverables and conducting walk throughs as needed
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Process improvement mentality
• Self-motivated individual with great initiative and ability to work independently.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism
• Ability to multitask and prioritize a diverse range of tasks
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and stress and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field strongly desired or equivalent, proven work experience in Accounting
• 3-5+ years of accounting and/or audit experience (sophisticated large size organization ideal)
• Knowledge of US GAAP; cost accounting a plus
• Experience with financial and accounting reporting systems, specifically Oracle
• Distribution and/or retail experience a plus
• MBA a plus
• CPA a plus

Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families-geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

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Pay Range:

$4,500.00 - $7,333.70

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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