Job Posting:
Ferguson is looking for a talented individual to join our Capital Accounting team. If you have a passion for and expertise in accounting transactions as well as reporting and financial analysis, come grow your career at Ferguson as an Accountant .
Location: This position will work out of Ferguson's corporate offices in Newport News, VA on the Ferguson flex schedule (three days in office, two remote), according to company policy.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Prepare, examine, and analyze capital projects reconciling in Construction in Progress accounts assigned to include progression of project, actual spend to budget, categorizing to proper asset profile, capitalization of assets and other functions.
Perform weekly Small Capital Expenditure process to include receipt of applications, examine and analyze applications, compilation of weekly approval spreadsheet, and communication process.
Participate in preparation of monthly CAPEX reporting and provide project changes for the CAPEX Spend Tracker each month.
Load and reconcile asset capitalization packages into Asset Management PeopleSoft database.
Support data requests for Corporate and external audits
Work with Management and peers to identify and implement operational improvements on an ongoing basis.
Liaise and partner with Finance, Field Finance, branch and distribution centers' management, acquisitions, Headquarters departments, Information Technology, Shared Service Center and others to solve open balance sheet transactions, to research expense fluctuations, and to address operational issues affecting Ferguson's balance sheet accounts and/or income statement.
Perform month-end general ledger closing and year end general ledger closing procedures, which includes the processing of journal entries and meeting stringent monthly deadlines.
Perform consolidated review of income statement accounts to ensure proper coding of expenses and to track expenses by categories with comparisons to prior years.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of the impact of the related accounting policies on the financial results.
Perform financial analysis potentially used to drive business decisions
Perform various ad hoc requests and other duties assigned by management
Represent the company in a professional manner at all times ensuring quality customer service
Work the hours needed to complete the assigned job responsibilities, which may exceed the standard work schedule during audit times and fiscal year-end.
Perform month-end general ledger closing and year end general ledger closing procedures, which includes the processing of journal entries and meeting stringent monthly deadline.
Perform consolidated review of income statement accounts to ensure proper coding of expenses and to track expenses by categories with comparisons to prior years.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred.
Solid knowledge of standard accounting procedures, concepts and guidelines.
Minimum of 1-2 years Finance/Accounting experience in Month-end closing, Monthly P&L report review and Income Statement analysis, and Monthly Balance Sheet review and preparation of account reconciliations or related experiences.
Highly motivated with zeal and a positive attitude.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel demonstrating the ability to work with and analyze large amounts of data including macros.
Great teammate with strong relationship building skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Organized with outstanding attention to detail and accuracy, with a passion for numbers and their practical accounting application.
Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families-geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!
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Pay Range:
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$3,375.00 - $5,500.00
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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.
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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.
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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information (https://www.ferguson.com/content/careers/reasonable-accommodation)
Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and we are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind.
Founded in 1953, Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FERG) and London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG). With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.
