Staff Accountant

AP Staff Accountant | Turf Star / Western About the CompanyTurf Star / Western ("TSW") has a 40-year history as an exclusive distributor for The Toro Company, the industry leader in golf course and sport field agronomy equipment. Acquired by new owners in 2015, and further expanded through the acquisition of Western Turf, TSW now holds the largest Toro distribution footprint in the industry — with exclusive rights from the southern tip of Baja Peninsula in Mexico to the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. Our growing scale, with an eye for continued expansion, has created the opportunity to strengthen our back-office team.Toro's 102-year legacy of innovation, matched with TSW's commitment to serving the end business consumer, creates an enviable platform for both stability and growth through acquisition.TSW is focused on three key areas: Sales, Service, and Inventory Control. The Staff Accountant position works in tandem with the Controller, responsible for the transaction side of acquiring, transferring, and disposing of agronomy equipment and parts inventory.Principles & CultureTurf Star passionately believes that once you take care of the employee, then the customer, everything else — profit, growth — falls into place naturally. We believe in creating a fun, vibrant environment where employees look forward to coming to work. We operate with a "decentralized entrepreneur" mindset, where every manager takes full ownership of their area and has the discretion to advance their organization, provided the requisite due diligence has been completed.We thrive with people who speak up, embrace change, take ownership of their work, communicate issues proactively and clearly, and enjoy solving problems through rigorous discussion and multiple perspectives. No area is off-limits for improvement.TSW is at an exciting inflection point. Toro has been impressed with how quickly the new owners have modernized a long-established regional business — as such, other Toro distributors are up for acquisition. TSW has also been sought after by comparable vendors because of our vast footprint and scalable infrastructure. Additionally, TSW is upgrading to Acumatica, the leading ERP in the distribution space, creating a tremendous opportunity to build a world-class back office.AP Staff Accountant — Position SpecificsThe Staff Accountant reports to the AP Manager. In addition to cultural fit, Turf Star is looking for candidates with an accounting degree and prior accounting experience. Comfort with technology and distribution experience are added pluses, though we equally value positive energy and a team-oriented, service-first attitude.Accounts PayableVerify and accurately record corporate expense invoicesSet up and maintain recurring corporate expense transactionsAccrue use tax on goods purchased where sales tax is exempt or not collectedMaintain accurate AP bill records and validate supporting documentation for complianceFollow up with department and approval managers to ensure timely bill approval for weekly check runsEnsure all bills are paid efficiently to avoid past-duesOptimize cash flow by taking advantage of early payment discounts and meeting short-term obligationsMaintain good vendor relationshipsProcess positive pay exceptionsSet up and maintain new vendor accountsReconcile vendor statements monthly and resolve discrepanciesMail weekly check runs and initiate ACH/wire transfersMonth-End CloseBalance sheet account reconciliationsReclassifications and journal entriesVariance analysisCreate and submit corporate card administrative expense reportsComplianceBusiness license renewalsQuarterly report preparation and filing for contract managementAssist with 571-L property tax return preparationReconcile quarterly 1099 records for year-end filingOther compliance-related reporting as neededOther DutiesInventory receiving: stock orders, drop ships, and intangible inventoryRecord unrecorded cash disbursementsCo-op marketing filingsAssist with internal and external audit documentationSupport senior management and ad-hoc projects as neededCompensation & BenefitsTurf Star offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications. Benefits include 401(k), medical, dental, LTD insurance, PTO, and holiday pay.Turf Star, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.