Staff Accountant

About BW

For over 70 years, Bishop-Wisecarver has been a WBENC certified, woman-owned company. From major manufacturers to innovative start-ups, we've been the go-to source for cutting-edge solutions in linear and rotary motion. At Bishop-Wisecarver (BW), we're not just selling products - we're helping our customers with expert guidance on customized solution development and product selection that ensures the right design for your problem, providing documentation, design assumptions, and solution requirements. Join our vibrant BW family, where every voice matters and each member makes a meaningful impact! At BW, we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, where transparency is critical and your input shapes our business direction. If you desire a career where your name is known and your opinions are valued, then look no further - BW is the place for you!

The Position

We are seeking a Staff Accountant who is eager to grow into a Senior Accountant role. This position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in accounting who is ready to take ownership of critical processes and expand their responsibilities as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable & Expenses : Manage the Concur accounts payable system, including vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and compliance with company policies.
• Accounts Receivable : Process customer payments, invoice customers, assist in international shipments, process returns and credits, collections, set-up new customers, and daily sales reporting.
• Goods Received Notes (GRNs) : Oversee processing, reconciliation, and accuracy of GRNs to ensure proper matching with purchase orders and vendor invoices.
• Bank Reconciliations : Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate variances to maintain accurate cash records.
• General Ledger (GL) Reconciliations : Prepare and review account reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Month-End Close : Support accounting month-end activities including journal entries, accruals, and preparation of supporting schedules and financial statements.
• Budgeting & Forecasting : Assist in managing company budgets and forecasts in Workday Adaptive Planning , ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational priorities.
• Year-End Audit : Assist with year-end audit requests and preparation of documentation for external auditors.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and streamline workflows.

Qualifications

Growth Path

This role is designed for someone who wants to advance to Senior Accountant . The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility in areas such as :