Staff Accountant

Company Overview

JB Poindexter (India) Private Limited is a subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. a privately held diversified manufacturing company forecasting $2.4B in annual revenue and 8,000 team members in The eight operating subsidiaries, covering over 50 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, funeral coaches, limousines, pickup truck bed enclosures, precision machining, and expandable foam plastic packaging. For more information, visit more details.

JB Poindexter (India) Private Limited is the captive shared services unit of J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. The company is wholly owned by J. B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. & is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA.

Job Overview:

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in the monthly and annual closing process by preparing, supporting, and entering recurring and adjusting journal entries, reconciling trial balance accounts, and preparing financial statements. Additionally, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting various audit requests, tax decisions, banking activities, and other internal and external reporting requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Create recurring and adjusting journal entries to support month and year end closing process
• Perform reconciliation of trial balance accounts
• Prepare and file for sales & use tax returns; ensure compliance with state and federal laws regarding sales and use tax
• Research, prepare, and manage sales tax exemptions
• Review various liabilities for adequate reserves and accruals
• Manage fixed asset additions, disposals, and general housekeeping of the fixed asset subledger
• Reporting - monthly, quarterly, and annual, both internally and to the parent company
• Assist with budget preparation
• Perform various financial control activities at the preparer level
• Assist with various requests from periodic financial, bank, and other audits
• Assist with AR and AP activities as needed as a general accounting resource
• Analyze key cost drivers, spend by vendor and other factors influencing total cost of materials.
• Provide analytical support in relation to Sales Data and Purchasing Data and create ad-hoc reports.
• Review purchasing transactions regularly and communicate each transaction owner for improvement.
• Complete short-term projects and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting/Finance or Business with a focus in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in an Accounting or Finance related position. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Good interpersonal skills, leadership, and team player attitude

Skills Required/ Key Competencies:

Leadership Competencies

• Communication: Expresses oneself effectively both orally and in written form.  Communicate plans and activities in a manner that supports strategies for employee involvement.  Actively listens to others.
• Creative Problem Solving: Identifies and collects information relevant to the problem. Uses brainstorming techniques to create a variety of choices. Selects the best course of action by identifying all the alternatives and then makes a logical assumption.

Management Competencies:

• Decision Making: Makes timely decisions with well-developed judgment, while considering alternatives, risks, and other critical decision factors.
• Interpersonal Skills: Uses Emotional Intelligence to identify, assess, and control the emotions of oneself and of others.  Treats others with respect, trust, and dignity.  Works well with others by being considerate of the needs and feelings of everyone. Promotes a productive culture by valuing individuals and their contributions.

Business Acumen Competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Able to think analytically and apply a process of problem identification, solution development and implementation.

Code of Ethics:

JB Poindexter (India) Private Limited, requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and authorities. This position shall actively ensure that his/her own activities and those of all employees within the project meet this obligation. JBPCO's critical standards and procedures related to expected conduct are detailed on the company website. This position is expected to be familiar with these policies and ensure they are implemented in all control areas.