Accountant - Alpex USA, Inc.

Client: Alpex USA, Inc.

Website: https://calkogroup.com/alpex-usa/

Position: Accountant

Location: 25 Jonergin Drive, Swanton, VT

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 per year, depending on experience

Position Type: On-Site, part-time or full-time role is available

About Our Company

Alpex USA is a joint venture between Alpex Protection and the Calko Group. Both companies are known for their dedication to high-performance textiles in the industrial, fire, military, and personal protection service industries.

Our focus is on the distribution of different kinds of laminates, including waterproof, breathable, chemically resistant protective ware, specialty apparel, first aid and personal protective equipment, and safety workwear.

With the dedicated facility in Swanton, Vermont, Alpex USA serves the entire North American market and prides itself on ensuring proper protection with comfortable, high-quality performance products.

Your Role

Our company is seeking an Accountant to join our small but growing team in Swanton, VT. Reporting to VP of Finance and Controller, this role will perform full cycle accounting, manage fixed assets, coordinate month-end and year-end closing, and support various accounting functions. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and energetic professional to grow and develop with the support of our corporate team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee full cycle accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely financial statements
• Manage fixed assets and perform regular account reconciliations
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities
• Coordinate cash flow forecasting
• Participate in the annual budget process with multiple departments
• Implement and maintain internal controls for accounting processes
• Liaise with external auditors and manage audit processes
• Oversee project costing activities, ensuring accurate allocation of costs
• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to ensure timely processing
• Process payroll to ensure accurate and timely payments to employees
• Perform Human Resources functions, including recruitment, new hire onboarding and organizing social events
• Complete annual physical inventory reconciliation and reporting
• Assist the plant/manufacturing manager with accounting related inquiries.

 Desired Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience
• Associate’s degree in accounting
• Experience in full cycle accounting, performing account reconciliation and managing fixed assets
• Experience with month-end and year-end closings
• Familiarity with textile industry is a plus
• Payroll & human resources experience are a plus
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks, ADP, strong knowledge of Excel and Word.

Our Benefits

• Individual medical insurance through current carrier Cigna Insurance for eligible employees. The company pays 50% of the premium and 50% is paid by the employee through payroll deduction
• IRA retirement plan with employer contribution as per IRA plan (up to 3% employer match)
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Paid day off for birthday!

AAP/EEO Statement

Alpex USA, Inc, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Gallagher, Flynn, & Company, LLP has been retained to conduct this search. While we appreciate all interest in this exciting opportunity, only candidates most closely aligned with our search will be contacted.

Disclaimer: What is listed above is representative of the position's responsibilities but is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may change during employment at the company's discretion

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