Staff Accountant

Overview

This position will include all aspects of general accounting. Responsible for maintaining subsidiary ledgers, preparing journal entries, account reconciliation & analysis. Tasks will include tracking, analyzing and reporting of accruals & various data sets, as well as perform routine accounting duties that support specific business activities and the Accounting Department. Performs standard and ad-hoc reporting, specific other analysis as directed. Investigate specific transactions, procedures and activities that interfere with and/or create obstruction in accounting transactions & processes. Assist with the development and implementation of changes as necessary.

Responsibilities

• General accounting duties including journal entry preparation, accounts payable review and problem resolution, inventory transaction research and inventory reporting, sales tax reporting

• Interco AR Accounting

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations & required analysis timely and accurately

• Month-end / year-end closing activities

• Prepare ad-hoc reporting and corporate reporting as required

• Fixed Assets/Construction in Progress tracking and accounting

• Test, document, and pull records for audit requests

• Document processes and cross-train in other aspects of accounting department as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required

• Two (2) to Five (5) years of accounting experience

• High level of understanding of inventory transactions & AP processes, complex transactions and ability to follow-up and resolve issues

• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. Must be flexible and multi-task oriented

• Working understanding of foreign exchange transactions.

• Ability to follow-up on multiple issues timely

• Demonstrated skills and knowledge of general accounting, financial analysis, reporting requirements and computer applications

• Knowledge of internal control policies & procedures

• Must be able to work with minimal oversight with attention to accuracy and timeliness

• Be able to develop and maintain relationships with diplomacy and tact

• Proficiency in MS Office required. Daily use of Excel - intermediate/advanced level needed, including proficiency with lookups and pivot tables a plus. Solid understanding of Access desired

• Excellent oral and written communication skills