Summary

As a Staff Accountant at the Jankovich Company, you can expect to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where ethics and safety are our top priorities. Reporting to the Controller and Assistant Controller, you will play a crucial role in executing the organization's accounting functions by performing sophisticated transactional accounting related to the general ledger. You will be responsible for reporting on variances, analyzing and correcting discrepancies, recommending process improvement

Description

About Us

Founded in 1933, the Jankovich Company is a family-operated business in the land and marine lubricants, fuel, and specialty product industry. We pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, sustainability, integrity, and service. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible solutions. Join the team and become a part of the Jankovich family.

The Role

As a Staff Accountant at the Jankovich Company, you can expect to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where ethics and safety are our top priorities. Reporting to the Controller and Assistant Controller, you will play a crucial role in executing the organization's accounting functions by performing sophisticated transactional accounting related to the general ledger. You will be responsible for reporting on variances, analyzing and correcting discrepancies, recommending process improvements, and reconciling G/L accounts. Additionally, you will collaborate with internal teams and external customer vendors to resolve payment discrepancies, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

We understand that being a Staff Accountant can be demanding, which is why we provide our team with the support and resources they need to succeed. Our accounting department is a close-knit group with a common goal of delivering quality and accurate service. You will have the opportunity to connect with and learn from others on the team.

In addition to providing a supporting community, our compensation packages and benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. We also provide ongoing training to ensure our employees have the skills and knowledge to perform the job optimally.

Join our outstanding community of specialists and put your accounting abilities, time management, effective communication, and dedication to accuracy to work at Jankovich. Contact us today to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

As a member of the team, you will:

  • Conduct mid-level general-ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and identify and correct errors made by internal and external personnel.
  • Support monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial closes, including assigned journal entries, balance-sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of operational management accounts.
  • Assist in providing schedules and commentary for operational management account results and variances.
  • Prepare special financial reports, when requested by senior managers, by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
  • Reconcile complex general ledger accounts, including inventory.
  • Conduct monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies promptly.
  • Communicate effectively and work closely with internal and external customers regarding items in need of research.
  • Support independent external auditors and internal auditors during financial audits to ensure timely provision of requested documents and information.
  • Work with accounting systems as assigned.
  • Other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.

We require that you have:

  • Ability to work independently and beneficially contribute to broader team objectives while thriving in our department community.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and partners.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to identify discrepancies and problems, collaborating with the team to find effective solutions.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills, advancing the overall efficiency and accuracy in processing.
  • Willingness to support new processes with a team-oriented demeanor, recognizing that every individual's contribution makes a difference.
  • 3-7 years in accounting roles and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance required
  • Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • Familiarity with Blackline a plus.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation of $61,000 -$85,000 annually DOE, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off, and more.

Hiring Practices

The Jankovich Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.