Staff Accountant

COMPANY OVERVIEWMatter Surfaces is an industry-leading commercial flooring company headquartered in Southeastern Massachusetts, with distribution centers throughout the U.S., a showroom in New York City, and a nationwide sales network. We take pride in building strong partnerships with our clients, vendors, and one another - and we believe our success is tied to the success of those around us. As part of the Gerflor Flooring Group, a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing innovative, environmentally responsible commercial flooring solutions, we have access to world-class products, resources, and expertise from around the world.We are a team of passionate individuals who think that our business isn’t just our products, it’s our relationships. We pride ourselves on building partnerships with our clients, vendors and each other and believe that we succeed when those around us do. We live by our values of passion, collaboration and impact and create an open environment in which everyone has a voice, is listened to, and is valued for their contributions. Our people are our greatest asset and the core of our success.POSITION OVERVIEWMatter Surfaces is looking for a full-time, detail-oriented Staff Accountant with 3+ years of experience to join our Finance Team. If you have strong communication skills, are organized, motivated and are looking for a career where you can take ownership of key responsibilities within a stable and growing company, then we want to hear from you.Reporting to the General Ledger Manager, this person will be responsible for a variety of accounting duties to support the Finance Department. The Staff Accountant is a key member of the Finance Team, working on close activities, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and expense analysis. This position requires a thorough understanding of accounting principles and the general ledger as well as a proficiency in Microsoft Excel. They will contribute to process improvement initiatives and implementation of policies and procedures to support the company as it continues to grow.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following: Other duties may be assigned.Maintain accurate General Ledger records; ensure all transactions are accounted for in accordance with GAAP.Support the month end close process: including preparing and posting journal entries and ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.Maintain prepaid expense schedules, calculate monthly amortization and prepare related journal entries and account reconciliation.Process and file S&U Tax returns with the proper municipality ensuring compliance with required deadlines.Calculate, reconcile and process monthly/quarterly/annual rebate payments in accordance with established agreements.Update monthly expense analysis for internal departments and divisions, identifying variances and investigating unusual fluctuations.Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, independently researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.Support management including the Director of Accounting with special projects as needed.Contribute to building a positive team culture.QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:3+ years of experience working with accounting software and/or ERP systems; NetSuite a plus.Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications, working knowledge of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP and SUMIF is preferred.Ability to multitask and prioritize workload while adhering to tight deadlines.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Excellent written and verbal communication.Work with minimum supervision.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.A minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience.Working knowledge of GAAP.Must possess superior analytical, problem solving and organization skills.Salary Range: $64,000 to $72,000 annualThe base salary for this position may vary based on factors such as location, training, skills, and relevant experience. This position may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, incentive, or commissions. Bonus or incentive programs are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.In addition, our comprehensive benefits include:Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.Company paid Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability.Voluntary benefits including Legal, Identity Theft, Supplemental Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Pet Insurance Programs.401k & Company provided match.Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Parental Leave.Wellness Program, Service Awards, Educational Assistance and EAP