General Accountant

About us:

Scalo Inc is the shared services company for the Scalo Companies, supporting construction businesses like Burns & Scalo Roofing, Scalo Solar Solutions, NexGen Metal Design Systems, and Burns & Scalo Roofing Ohio. We provide expertise in accounting, HR, safety, marketing, warehousing, and administration, allowing each company to focus on its core operations while benefiting from centralized support and innovation.

Our Values Statement:

Every great company starts with great team members. At The Scalo Companies, we're looking for individuals who live our OWNERS values every day. We believe in taking ownership, winning together, never settling, elevating others, protecting our reputation, and putting safety first. If that sounds like you, we'd love to have you on our team.

Job Summary:

The General Accountant, reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, supports the financial operations of the Scalo Companies by performing a range of accounting duties with a focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and month-end close processes. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to work independently with tight deadlines, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a willingness to learn industry-specific accounting software.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary emphasis on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Bank Account Reconciliation, and month end close process
General ledger, cash management
Produce Work In Progress(WIP) and Backlog reports
Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
Maintenance of accounting files
Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
Provide exemplary, detail-oriented administrative support services to The Scalo Companies
Complete accounting functions through various computer programs and working heavily in the MS Office package
Ability to learn new software such as Sage Timberline, Timberscan
Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential
Work in a fast-paced environment with monthly and weekly deadlines
Respond to Team Member and customer inquiries in a timely manner and with a friendly, professional demeanor in a team environment
Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

Possess customer care focus and have ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
Willingness to learn and provide assistance to all operational personnel –with willingness/enthusiasm to handle other tasks as necessary
Ability to work independently and within a team effectively
Possess a strong sense of accountability and high work standards
Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on accuracy and details
Ability to work in a sedentary position involving sitting and standing primarily with a majority of tasks completed via computer work
Ability to work general business hours with occasional overtime hours due to business needs (Monthly financial statement preparation, end of month closing preparation, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Accounting or a related field
2 years’ experience in an accounting-related position
Job costing experience
Construction industry experience
Experience in Sage 300 accounting software

Benefits:

Profit Improvement Incentive available
15 Days of Paid Time Off and 7 paid Company holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with company match
Eligible to enroll in Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account with company contribution
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Type: Full-time, In-office

Work Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Occasional overtime during monthly close or other peak times

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