Staff Accountant - Greenville, United States - Hyster-Yale Group

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Job Title
Staff Accountant

Job Family

Job Description
Put a LIFT in Your Career Hyster-Yale Group, Inc.

(HYG), a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented
Sales Tax Accountant located in Greenville, NC.

HYG designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally under the Hyster and Yale brand names.

We are one of the global leaders in the Material Handling industry and have been building relationships and partnering with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 90 years.

T
he Sales Tax Accountant's
Primary Purpose will be to:

The position provides support for accounting processes (payables, invoicing, sales tax, payroll) in terms of transaction processing and audit, analysis, error resolution, and process administration.

Examples of duties would include support of payroll processing, payroll funding, daily Concur administration, vendor master approval, duplicate payment analysis/reporting, vendor statement review, sales tax return processing, sales tax exemption maintenance, 1099 process administration and balance sheet account reconciliations.

These processes utilize several software applications (SAP, SRM, PRMS, PDC, NOMS, Taxware, TaxSolver, Concur). This position is highly technical requiring significant accounting knowledge and understanding of accounting systems and processes. There is a high degree of interaction with stakeholders both upstream and downstream. There is a strong focus on internal control and efficiency.

T
he Successful Sales Tax Accountant
Will Provide the
Following Key Accountabilities:

Processing and Audit

• Support of accounting processes in terms of processing (e.g. weekly payroll processing, monthly tax return processing, vendor master approvals) and audit.

Systems

• Responsible for the effective and efficient use of multiple software systems (SAP, SRM, PRMS, PDC, NOMS, Tax Solver, Taxware, Concur).

Analysis

• Support of accounting processes in terms of analysis, reporting, and error resolution (e.g. duplicate payment reporting, vendor statement review, GL account reconciliation).
• Analysis is required routinely and when issues arise. Accurate and timely resolution of issues can impact financial results.

Continuous Improvement/Project Support

• Identify and recommend efficiency improvements. Support assigned projects (e.g. testing, validation, procedural development).

The Successful Sales Tax Accountant
Must Meet the
Following Minimum Qualifications:

• Entry level professional position with bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Or 2-year degree (AS) with 5 years' experience
• Or No degree with 7 – 10 years year experience
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles. Solid understanding of general ledger transactions, financial statements, and accounting standards/concepts.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles. Solid understanding of general ledger transactions, financial statements, and accounting standards/concepts.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles. Solid understanding of general ledger transactions, financial statements, and accounting standards/concepts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

The position is highly technical requiring significant knowledge of accounting and multiple accounting systems and processes. A high level of interaction among stakeholders is required to meet customer service requirements and resolve issues. Must understand upstream and downstream impact. Must have an aptitude for dealing with complex issues while operating with a high degree of precision and accuracy.
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Job ID
0141

Employment Type
Full time

Work Hours
40

Travel Required

Primary Location
HYG US Greenville, NC (Headquarters)

Address
1400 Sullivan Drive

Zip Code
27834

Field-Based
No

Relocation Assistance Available
No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled