General Ledger Accountant

Role

At Wikoff Color Corporation, we’re proud to be employee-owned, which means every team member has a stake in our success. We believe in building a workplace where people feel valued, empowered, and invested in the future.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven General Ledger Accountant to join our team. This role is responsible for account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month end close and reporting. The ideal candidate has detail and organizational skills with high data accuracy, works well independently and in a team, and is supported by strong computer proficiency, such as Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook, and ERP software applications. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Account Reconciliations: reconcile prepaid and accrual balance sheet accounts.  Prepare journal entries as needed.
• Payroll & Payroll Accruals: Record by journal entry weekly and monthly payroll entries and calculate and record monthly payroll accruals.
• Monthly Allocation and Corporate Fees: Record by journal entry monthly expense allocations and corporate fees.
• Reconcile Bank Accounts: Reconcile all bank accounts, researching and resolving outstanding items, and record any journal entries required .
• Reconcile GRNI account: Reconcile the goods received, no invoice received accounts. Record any required journal entries.  Work with branch personnel to clear reconciling items.
• Reconcile Intercompany accounts: Reconcile monthly all Intercompany receivable / payable accounts ensuring ending balance is zero.  Make corrections as needed.
• Monthly Close and Reporting: In a team effort, manage and perform all required activities relating to the monthly close process, including generating elimination entries for consolidation, monthly financial statements, scorecards, and supporting financial reports.
• Operational Support: Provide support to operations by responding timely and accurately to inquiries and requests that relate to financial information.
• Tax Assistance: With support and supervision, assist in the preparation, filing, and payment of various taxes such as property tax, sales and use tax, VAT tax, and GST/QST tax.
• Other Projects and Reports:  As a vital member of the accounting department, additional reports and tasks may be assigned as needed by the CFO, Corporate Controller or Senior Accountants.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of current experience in related responsiblities

• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook).

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in results.
• Effective working as a team or independent of others.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.

Working Conditions:

• Sitting for extended periods
• Extensive use of computer
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures.
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices, or certain clothing as required by the company.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Profit sharing retirement benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership
• Career development and training opportunities
• Clean, safe, and team-oriented work environment

This position contributes to the overall health and success of our company.  Additionally, this position promotes a safe work environment by complying with the defined safety rules and regulations at all times.