This position performs monthly close tasks to ensure all transactions are properly recorded, all accounts and sub-ledgers are reconciled. The Staff Accountant will be a business support person to the operations and financial management team. Assist with the current and long-range planning and budgeting process.
Position Summary:
This position performs monthly close tasks to ensure all transactions are properly recorded, all accounts and sub-ledgers are reconciled. The Staff Accountant will be a business support person to the operations and financial management team. Assist with the current and long-range planning and budgeting process.
Essential Position Duties:
- Prepare and post journal entries. Assist in month-end closing.
- Analyze bill of material, routings, and manufacturing variances.
- Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory; investigate and explain book to physical adjustments.
- Asset management to ensure assets are properly recorded and depreciated.
- Analyze trends in revenue, expense, capital expenditures and projected returns.
- Assist with preparation of annual operating and capital budgeting process, the long-term planning process and on-going forecast development.
- Monitor purchasing activities to ensure compliance with corporate procedures and policies.
- Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
- Support quarterly and annual external audit; continuously work to strengthen internal controls.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Be available in the workplace via regular attendance.
- Additional duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Close and Reporting
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Cost Accounting
- External Audit Coordination
- Special Projects
Specific Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong team player with demonstrated ability to lead and influence others.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ethical behavior, leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of financial accounting principles, corporate policies and internal controls.
- Excellent regulatory reporting and technical accounting knowledge (GAAP & IFRS).
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Proficient in an ERP environment or fully integrated system.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Education & Experience:
- 3 years of experience in accounting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- CPA and/or MBA a plus.
Affirmative Action Responsibility:
It is the Company’s policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Each member of management is responsible for the continuance of this policy and to ensure that every employee practices consistent application of this policy.