We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Lampton-Love, Inc., a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc., is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family-owned with locations throughout the southeast, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel. We are currently recruiting an accountant to join our team.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and skilled individual to make a meaningful contribution to our accounting department. This position is responsible for maintaining the financial books and records of several related companies within a larger corporation. The ideal candidate will seek to adapt and grow within our company through improving existing processes and creating and implementing new ones. This position reports to the Director of Accounting and Human Resources.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) Matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Maternity, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, and Profit Sharing

Accountant Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day accounting functions
• Review and approve accounts payable
• Manage fixed assets, keeping timely records of additions and disposals
• Confirm accuracy of book and tax depreciation
• File business sales, use, and property taxes and renditions
• Identify transactions with potential accounting implications and handle them appropriately
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Reconcile accounts and resolve issues
• Utilize sound judgment while conforming to GAAP
• Perform analyses
• Complete monthly and yearly closing process
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements
• Communicate findings and issues to management
• Assist outside auditors as requested
• Support accounting department with ad hoc activities and projects as needed

Accountant Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited university
• Two plus years of progressive work experience in public accounting or a related field
• Knowledge of ERP systems. SAP experience is a plus.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Word.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Highly motivated with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Capable of working alone or in a team environment
• Ability to accept challenges and meet deadlines under pressure
• Organized, professional, positive, and dependable

Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Job Reference: Accountant