Spartan Surfaces , a sales and consulting group specializing in commercial flooring, is looking for an experienced accountant to join our Bel Air team. Spartan provides a wonderful work environment surrounded by a great group of individuals. Corporate culture is team oriented and laid back, but fast paced with high demand on a positive attitude and work efficiency. Spartan is looking for a long term team player to grow with the company. Position includes competitive salary, full benefits and 401K. You can read more about our company, employees and product offering on our website - www.spartansurfaces.com. The Role in Brief: An accountant responsibilities include reconciling supplier billings, assisting in inventory, collections, reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and assigning in month-end close procedures. A successful accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial operations. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating with a team of other accountants and clerks. Responsibilities Include: . Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable . Work with inventory operations . Assist in collections efforts . Manage EDI with key suppliers . Produce error-free accounting reports . Analyze financial information and summarize financial status . Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending . Provide technical support and advice to management . Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures . Collaborate with other accountants and clerk . Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process . Provide input into department's goal setting process . Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule . Assist with tax audits and tax returns . Support month-end and year-end close process . Ensure compliance with GAAP principles Skills: . Proven experience inprivate industry accounting . Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures . Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) . Familiarity with financial accounting statements . Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process . Hands-on experience with accounting software packages . Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables . Accuracy and attention to detail . Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills . BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant . CPA candidate preferred