ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

Company: Valmont
Location: Albany
Posted on: February 3, 2020

Job Description:

3511 Pacific Blvd SW Albany Oregon 97321-7727

Why Valmont

Welcome to Valmont, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. We want problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and innovation for all people. At Valmont, we provide infrastructure, irrigation, tubing and coatings to the world. We strengthen cities. We nourish croplands. We design, manufacture and coat. Our products and services make a difference. Join us, and BUILD YOUR WORLD.

Cascade Earth Sciences (CES) provides services to food processors, agricultural producers, government agencies, and the resource extraction industry. Our interdisciplinary staff is comprised of agricultural, environmental, civil, and chemical engineers; agronomists and soil scientists; geologists and hydrogeologists; and technical and business specialists. Our team is made up of individuals who go the extra mile for their clients, who aren't afraid to work hard or take ownership of client's needs, but, at the same time, are part of a collaborative, fun environment. Our goal is to provide solutions to water, agricultural, and environmental challenges that meet our motto: Synergy of Water and Science.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Accounting Supervisor position is responsible for planning, directing, and participating in the accounting functions and practices of CES. This includes building a full knowledge and understanding of CES accounting systems, internal controls, financial reporting formats, management accounting information, financial justifications, tax compliance, analysis and interpretation of operating statistics, and recommendations. This position supervises the accounting personnel to include, training new employees, monitoring work progress, organizing and developing employee's schedules, goal setting, and performance evaluations. These responsibilities will involve daily tasks of data entry and assisting accounting staff in daily bookkeeping. This person will be responsible for generating financial reports at the end of each reporting period, evaluating, establishing process, and accounting controls that will ensure that Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are being followed. They will be responsible for building and developing reports from the financial information to assist in management decisions. The incumbent monitors all financial transactions conducted by the business as well as assists in developing process controls while evaluating their effectiveness.

Essential Functions:

• Under the instructions of the General Manager, direct the development, preparation and maintenance of CES annual budgets
• Audit and report financial and statistical progress as related to budgets and assist the General Manager in achieving the budgeted goals
• Offer opinions and make recommendations on matters affecting CES financial status
• Supervise the accounting functions of CES in concert with the Corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Coordinate and actively participate in cash management, and tax compliance areas
• Participate in the coordination of the annual audit work
• Provide continual forecasts of the results of current operations
• Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash disbursement functions as well as managing the general ledger.
• Recognize the administrative and functional needs of CES accounting staff and help coordinate resources to support other administrative needs
• Responsible for maintaining well organized hard copy and digital files of all accounting records and adhere to the Corporate records retention policy
• Interface with other organizational units within the division through ongoing relationships
• Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Company policies, procedures, and rules, regulations and laws, best practices, and principles of ethical behavior to all work performed
• This position reports to the General Manager and has (3) direct reports and (0) indirect reports
• This role may require up to (5%) travel domestically, including overnight stays
  
  
  Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): 6-12 bullets
  
  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Business Management field
  • Three year track record of progressive Accounting roles and supervision
  • A strong knowledge of financial statements and GAAP
  • Strong management skills to lead and supervise the accounting staff
    
    
    Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
    
    • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to lead, influence and communicate with all levels of an organization
    • Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
      
      Preferred Qualifications:
      
      • A Master's degree in Accounting / Business Management related field
      • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
      • A career track of progressive supervisory roles
      • Seven years in a professional accounting role
        
        
        Working Environment and Physical Efforts:
        
        Work is typically performed in an office setting. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. Domestic travel may be necessary approximately 5% of the time including overnight stays. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
        
        Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
        
        If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
        
        2020-01-31-08:00

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