Corporate Accountant

Southern States Material Handling is more than just forklifts! With our flagship brands of Toyota and Raymond, we pride ourselves in successfully partnering with our customers to offer solutions that keep businesses running! Specializing in new & used equipment, operator training, equipment rentals, fleet management, service & repair, and warehouse solutions; Southern States Material Handling solves problems.

As a Corporate Accountant with Southern States Material Handling : You’ll contribute to making Southern States Material Handling a leader in the industry by applying best accounting practices to accurately maintain financial records and ensure the integrity of the general ledger. This role is responsible for recording financial transactions, performing account reconciliations, assisting in month-end and year-end closings, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Come be a part of our Toyota/Raymond family!

• Five or more years of experience as an Accountant
• Previous Senior Accountant or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong knowledge and experience of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulations
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret financial data
• Proficient in advanced Excel functions (including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables) and experience with Microsoft Office
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Able to communicate clearly and convey ideas and facilitate understanding both verbally and written.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time and organize tasks according to needs
• Able to make sound decisions under pressure and time constraints
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Ability to work independently with little guidance and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.

• →Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger by recording all financial transactions in a timely manner, ensuring proper categorization, reconciling accounts regularly, and verifying that all entries comply with relevant accounting standards and organizational policies to support financial transparency and accuracy
• →Provide reliable financial data that informs decision-making and supports regulatory and reporting requirements.
• →Prepare and distribute daily reports and financial statements.
• →Prepare and distribute weekly presentations for executive team.
• →Assist leadership in gaining a clear understanding of SSMH’s financial position by providing accurate financial insights and promptly escalating any concerns or discrepancies that may impact financial performance or compliance.
• →Responsible for extensive month-end closing activities such as creating journal entries, completing necessary reconciliations, data analysis, creating allocations, managing accruals, generating reports, and other month-end tasks as assigned.

• →Perform periodic balance sheet account reconciliations as assigned.

• →Assist in preparing monthly internal financial packages including balance sheet, income statements, branch and profit and loss statements.
• →Manage and prepare sales tax filings, including calculating sales tax liabilities, ensuring timely submission of tax returns, and maintaining accurate records to comply with state and local tax regulations.
• →Collaborate and communicate effectively with other accounting associates and cross-functional teams to support accounting operations and drive alignment across departments.

• →Engage in regular communication with executive leadership to verify financial data and ensure its accuracy, supporting informed strategic decision-making.
• →Support billing operations by learning and assisting with all billing processes, including researching transactions, identifying issues, and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
• →Foster teamwork and collaborate with other departments to improve processes and ensure accuracy in transaction postings.
• →Provide guidance to staff accountants to achieve specific goals by setting clear direction, fostering collaboration, delegating tasks, monitoring progress, and providing updates to the Assistant Controller.
• →Support the Assistant Controller as needed, ensuring alignment with team goals and contributing to a balanced workload across the team.
• →Assist in accounts payable functions such as preparing weekly wire transfers and cash disbursement.
• →Assist in any audits needed.
• →Assist in gathering, organizing, and delivering all necessary documentation as requested.
• →Oversee and execute the margin audit process to ensure accuracy and to identify discrepancies.
• →Manage and oversee capital expenditure processes, ensuring proper tracking, approval, and compliance with organizational policies and financial guidelines.

• →Perform monthly commission calculations accurately and on time, ensuring alignment with compensation plans and resolving any discrepancies as needed.
• →Prepare and file annual tangible personal property tax returns, ensuring accurate property valuations and maintaining accurate fixed asset information.

• →Support compliance efforts by helping ensure the company adheres to established accounting standards and applicable government regulations.
• →Support the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices of the company.

• →Perform other duties as assigned, in alignment with the company’s mission, vision, and core values.
• →Mon-Fri 8am – 5pm

SSMH is an equal opportunity employer.  SSMH does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.