Accountant II

Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (i.e. operating companies) in the US through a shared services model. These services include, but are not limited to: human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective resources of a global enterprise.

SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is “Powered by Difference.” By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career.

The Accountant II role is responsible for the day to day accounting and maintenance of the balance sheet and income statement for an operating company or companies. This position will report to Accounting Manager, Shared Services (Sonepar USA).

What you will do:

• Perform monthly general ledger close which includes journal entries, account reconciliations, and corporate reporting submissions. Quarterly and annual submissions are also required as well as cash and line of credit accounting including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain relationship with operating company management to resolve questions/issues that arise in the normal course of business including opening/closing branches, lease/buy decisions, etc.
• Perform special projects and ad hoc requests to include system conversions (payroll, ERP, fixed assets, etc).
• Fixed asset accounting including maintaining asset records, ensuring proper capitalization. Prepare ASC 740 tax supporting schedules for submission to US corporate office.

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting/Finance Required and
• 1 to 2 years operational/financial accounting experience Required
• Distribution industry Preferred
• Experience within a Shared Service model Preferred

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”

Learn more about us and our Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

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