Accountant

Our Safety Culture:

The safety and health of our employees is this company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries. Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.

We welcome our veterans to apply! What You'll Do Accurately adjust account balances monthly and prepare journal entries.

• Provide support for the month end close.
• Prepare account reconciliations by compiling and analyzing account information, verifying the accuracy of the general ledge accounts assigned.
• Review LTL and package shipment information, as well as charges received, checking for accuracy. This includes identifying duplicate invoices, proper classifications, discounts, accessorial billing, base rates, fuel, etc., and dispute any incorrect charges with the carrier.
• Ensure that contracts and pricing agreements with customers are followed and the customer is billed correctly; work with the carrier to correct billing errors as necessary.

Find and use accounting data to resolve accounting problems and discrepancies.

• Report to the Accounting Supervisor and support the finance department through special projects and analysis.

What You Bring:

Bachelor degree in discipline related to functional work or role with 3-5 years of relevant work

experience OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number:

of years of applicable work experience. Able to demonstrates ability to solve somewhat more complex problems by analyzing variables and applying appropriate solutions learned through experience and proficiency in understanding the job. Must be able to recognize anomalies and critical situations and respond appropriately.

Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of internal/external customers and/or co-workers at level of detail required to resolve issues of moderate complexity. Able to apply strong functional computer knowledge in utilizing Microsoft Windows, MAC, or other technical tools in completing assignments.

May require knowledge of or ability to quickly learn specialized software to complete work assignments. Able to demonstrate continued expertise in the primary tools or applications used in completing daily work assignments. Requires very good communication skills with ability to state messages in a clear manner by

using language that is easy for others to understand. Must be able to proactively listen to others to understand issues and situations. Must be able to clearly articulate business needs to both internal and external customers.

What we offer you:

Paid time off Medical, dental, and vision benefits 401k with company match Career growth opportunities Employee Assistance Program Employee appreciation & recognition programs

About Us:

Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact talent@lakesidebook.com.

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.