Accountant – General Accounting & Ownership

Primary Responsibilities

General Accounting

Prepare standard monthly and annual journal entries and perform general ledger account reconciliations

Own assigned accounting areas such as accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and leases

Participate in period‑end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met with minimal rework

Prepare schedules and documentation to support internal and external audits, surveys, and compliance requirements

Utilize ERP systems to research, analyze, and validate accounting data

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation.

Ownership Program

Serve as a primary administrator of Foth’s employee ownership program, supporting equity‑related processes from execution through reconciliation

Manage ownership‑related transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records

Maintain and administer the ownership system (e.g., Shareworks or similar equity administration platform), including data integrity and required updates

Prepare and reconcile ownership‑related journal entries and schedules as part of monthly, quarterly, and annual close

Support ownership‑related financial reporting, audit requests, valuations, and compliance requirements

Coordinate ownership activities with HR, Payroll, Legal, and Accounting to ensure timely and accurate execution of ownership events

Respond to ownership‑related inquiries from internal stakeholders with professionalism, clarity, and discretion

Collaboration & Professional Expectations

Manage multiple priorities independently, applying sound judgment and attention to detail

Communicate proactively with accounting teammates and cross‑functional stakeholders

Share knowledge and support continuity within the accounting team

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for journal entries, reconciliations, and period‑end close

Hands‑on general accounting experience (GL, reconciliations, journal entries)

Experience working in an ERP system in a corporate accounting environment

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., reconciliations, schedules, data validation)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience supporting audits and preparing accounting schedules or documentation…