Staff Accountant, Brea

AP Staff Accountant | Turf Star / Western
About the Company
Turf 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 ****, 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 & Culture
Turf 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 Specifics
The 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 Payable
Verify and accurately record corporate expense invoices
Set up and maintain recurring corporate expense transactions
Accrue use tax on goods purchased where sales tax is exempt or not collected
Maintain accurate AP bill records and validate supporting documentation for compliance
Follow up with department and approval managers to ensure timely bill approval for weekly check runs
Ensure all bills are paid efficiently to avoid past-dues
Optimize cash flow by taking advantage of early payment discounts and meeting short-term obligations
Maintain good vendor relationships
Process positive pay exceptions
Set up and maintain new vendor accounts
Reconcile vendor statements monthly and resolve discrepancies
Mail weekly check runs and initiate ACH/wire transfers
Month-End Close
Balance sheet account reconciliations
Reclassifications and journal entries
Variance analysis
Create and submit corporate card administrative expense reports
Compliance
Business license renewals
Quarterly report preparation and filing for contract management
Assist with 571-L property tax return preparation
Reconcile quarterly **** records for year-end filing
Other compliance-related reporting as needed
Other Duties
Inventory receiving: stock orders, drop ships, and intangible inventory
Record unrecorded cash disbursements
Co-op marketing filings
Assist with internal and external audit documentation
Support senior management and ad-hoc projects as needed
Compensation & Benefits
Turf 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.