Granite City Electric Supply Company is the area's premier electrical distributor serving electrical contractors as well as residential, commercial, and industrial customers for over 90 years. With 29 branches covering Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, and New York, we are proud to be the largest regional independent electrical supply company and the official distributor of electrical supplies to the Boston Red Sox.

Summary:

We’re looking for an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist. This position reports to the Controller and is responsible for timely and accurate reporting, recording journal entries, and preparing reconciliations.

Essential Functions:

• Perform basic office tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, etc.
• Assist the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities including month-end closes and year-end audits
• Prepare basic journal entries and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Research and resolve any discrepancies on general ledger accounts
• Maintain accurate records with a high level of efficiency and attention to detail
• Ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately and timely with adherence to deadlines
• Abide by company procedures and accounting principles

Position Requirements:

• Embrace GCE core values; Pride, Accountability, Integrity and Respect and apply to each business interaction, both internal and external
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both internal & external customer
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• High degree of proficiency and strong grasp of accounting concepts
• Accountable for accurate and timely work
• Self-starter and effective multi-tasker
• Team player with a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Solid time management skills with ability to prioritize to successfully balance multiple tasks and requests
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information
• Adaptable, flexible, and willing to change & adjust with business conditions
• Coachable & actively participates in coaching process

Skills/Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma required; more education generally preferred
• General experience in accounting/bookkeeping department
• Basic knowledge of accounting concepts (this will be tested)
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Demonstrated competence with ERP or Accounting software applications (i.e. Eclipse, Oracle, Great Plains, Peachtree) and general comfort with technology