Accounting Specialist - Grow Your Career!

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Are you an experienced, full-cycle accounting professional looking for a path for growth? Are you solution-oriented, efficient, and interested in learning everything there is to know about ice cream? If you are looking to work for a reputable employee-owned company where you can ditch the blue suit and your talents and contributions will be appreciated, we want to hear from you!

Founded 30 years ago, Midwest Equipment Company is an industry leading distributor of quality commercial food service equipment. Our 100+ employee-owners sell, service and support our equipment offerings to a variety of customers encompassing a 6-state midwestern territory. We are seeking an experienced and well-rounded Accounting Specialist to contribute to our long-standing history of successful growth and expansion.

Title: Accounting Specialist

Location: Fenton, MO (Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time (On-Site)

What we offer:

• Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 (Based on Experience)
• Health/Dental/Vision/Flex Spending (with generous employer contribution)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• ESOP Stock Ownership
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition with milestone awards program
• Causal dress code
• Bring your dog to work days
• Growth opportunities with a potential path to a leadership position

What You Will Do:

• Reporting to the CFO, this position will be involved in all aspects of the accounting department and support our employee/family focused culture & brand promise to deliver exemplary customer service.
• Accounts Payable, Auditing and Reconciliations (credit cards, expenses, suppliers, etc.)
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Payroll processing
• Development and control of internal processes and procedures
• Preparation and presentation of financial reports to senior management
• Tax preparation, ESOP valuation and compliance
• Staying updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in financial management
• Support and back-up CFO in preparation of financial statements, cash management, budgeting, and forecasting

What you will bring:

• 5+ years minimum experience in accounting, ideally with a mid-size company
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting standards
• Solution driven, self-starter
• Proficiency in Excel (Intermediate or better)
• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with proven leadership skills and a positive attitude
• Analytical and Data-driven
• Impeccable work ethic

Visit TaylorMidwest.com to learn more about our company, our employees, and the way we do business.

Midwest Equipment Company values diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 Midwest Equipment Company

 06/15/2024

 Fenton,MO