Staff Accountant

Since 1974, United Central Industrial Supply, a SunSource company, has been providing industrial operators throughout North America the components and services they need, when they need them. Our span of product offering, manufacturing partnerships, and our unmatched customer service has been the cornerstone of our success. www.unitedcentral.net United Central Industrial Supply Company Staff Accountant United Central Industrial Supply is a distribution company with deep roots in Appalachia and the MidAtlantic region of the U.S. that trace back more than 100 years. UC today is a highly recognized national player with 20+ locations nationwide selling a wide range of industrial products. UC’s customer base consists of large mining companies searching for coal, gold, silver, copper and other key elements as well as OEMs, agriculture, mineral and mining enterprises. The UC team blends together a strong group of long-tenured employees with an eye to the future and new team members, who bring new perspectives and experiences to help lead us on a path of continuous improvement. We are currently seeking a talented Staff Accountant to work at our Bristol, TN corporate office under the direct supervision of the Controller over United Central’s operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for working in collaboration with the six-person corporate accounting group in all aspects of the accounting cycle by performing a wide range of duties outlined below. Essential Duties: • OVERALL – Help maintain an accurate and reconciled set of books and records which includes participation in the monthly close process to ensure all journal entries have been recorded, reconciliation of cash accounts and account balances, and providing accounting research necessary for financial analysis • ACCOUNTS PAYABLE – Under the supervision of the Accounts Payable Manager, process vendor invoices, verify, code, and reconcile expenses, and manage vendor relationships • PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS - Provide process improvement suggestions. • AUDIT ASSISTANCE - Aid with external audits and statutory compliance requirements. • OTHER – Perform other work-related duties as assigned and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during employment. Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s in accounting/accountancy or associate degree • At least one year of related accounting experience • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers • Advanced computer skills with strong Excel knowledge helpful • The best candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, eager to learn, proactive, and collaborative United Central Industrial Supply Company, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer