General Ledger Accountant

About Chervon

Chervon is one of the world’s largest power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturers with a rich history of innovation. Chervon’s commitment to build a better world by building better tools is evident in the products we manufacture and our green approach to manufacturing. We design, engineer and market power tools and outdoor power equipment within our brand portfolio- EGO, FLEX and SKIL and for other highly respected private brands. With world-class R&D, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales, and service teams throughout the world, we do it all.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for supporting all general accounting activities. Works in the general ledger to help maintain the account accuracy for each period and year end close. Works to maintain accrual and provision accuracy and financial analysis which involves intercompany (China & US) communication. Assists GL Manager with any special projects and general accounting tasks.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Entering financial data and transactions into the ledger.
• Reviewing financial documents for accuracy and reconciling accounts
• Maintain and monitor accuracy of assigned general ledger accounts.
• Work to develop a process on maintaining back-end accruals to ensure that accruals are accurate and up to date.
• Ensuring financial records comply with regulatory standards.
• Maintain Prepaid, Fixed, and Leased Assets
• Process Payroll in the general ledger and reconcile payroll withholding deductions.
• Support weekly recording of freight transactions.
• Supporting internal and external audit work
• Assist GL Manager with general accounting tasks or any special project.
• Help ensure month end software (FloQast) is up to date monthly with general ledger detail and RemindMe Requests are maintained.
• Provide support with administrative tasks as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred: Finance/Accounting with 2-3 years of general accounting experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel & Word skills
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills
• Oracle ERP knowledge a plus.

Competencies

• Fiscal management experience
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Business acumen
• Personal effectiveness/credibility
• Communication proficiency
• Business ethics

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Travel

This position requires minimal travel; 1-2 times/year also to Illinois.

Work Environment

This job operates in professional office, environments as well as virtually. Expect to work 4 days/week in the office and 1 day/week virtually.

Chervon North America operates in a casual and fun environment. We offer a very competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, life insurance, parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, an open PTO program and a hybrid work environment.

We think Chervon is a great place to work! Be part of our new future! Better Tools. Better World.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chervon North America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, age, religion, color, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender, pregnancy, military status, order of protection status, transgender status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.