Summit Electric Supply is an electrical distributor keeping current with innovative changes in the way our world is powered. With over 40 years of continuous growth in a $110 billion industry, you can count on Summit's stability. Summit will provide the tools you need, along with your commitment to customer service and drive to excel, to have a successful career in electrical supply distribution. 

Role Summary:  The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations of the company.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company's performance.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes to meet established deadlines
• Review monthly reports in detail, researching items as needed, to ensure all reports are correct and unusual items are adequately explained
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Work closely with Service Center Leaders to answer any questions that relate to Accounts Payable, Sales and Use Tax, and Financial Reports
• Work closely with IT, Credit/Cash Applications, and GL Group to ensure systems feeding the general ledger are maintained and result in the recording of accurate financial information.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 10+ years private accounting experience, 1-2 years public accounting experience, or a combination with at least 5 years of management preferred
• Previous experience leading monthly close cycle in SAP
• Knowledge of accounting principles and concepts
• Experience with financial statement preparation, general ledger functions, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Proactive and effective communicator ensuring impacted users are aware of non-standard accounting entries before posting
• Proven ability to learn and use different accounting systems and report writing software
• Strong ability to manage different projects and priorities simultaneously and adapt quickly as priorities change
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including working knowledge of formulas, pivot tables, and data formatting

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

• CPA or master’s in business administration a plus
• Experience implementing automation solutions to improve A/P process (RPA, AI, EDI, etc.)
• Experience streamlining payment processing activities to improve efficiency (credit cards, virtual cards, travel cards, ACH, etc.)

Physical Challenges:

• Consistent sitting for many hours at one time. Majority of day (85%+) is spent sitting at desk.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds on a regular and consistent basis.
• Regular and consistent use of keyboard.
• Ability to climb stairs on occasion.
• Majority of job is located inside office, during regular office hours of operation.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Summit is dedicated to serving our customers, associates, suppliers, and local communities through inclusion, mutual respect, and merit. We do not base any hiring or employment decisions on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or age.

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Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in all stages of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. We assess candidates based on skill, experience, and alignment with Summit’s mission and vision, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, age and veteran or disability status.