Accountant

Summary

The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller with primary responsibilities including monthly financial close, P&L analysis, balance sheet account reconciliation schedules, and participation in the annual budgeting process.  Additional responsibilities include ad hoc reporting and analysis as assigned.  This role requires strong accounting and analytical skills, financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.  This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a manufacturing facility accounting team. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Month end financial close process including preparing journal entries and analysis for accounts as assigned.
• Oracle ERP and general ledger maintenance for fixed assets and capital projects.
• Oracle ERP and general ledger maintenance for manufacturing inventory.  Standard cost review and updates.  Compilation of the file for excess inventory reserves.
• Balance sheet account reconciliation and general ledger maintenance for accounts assigned.
• Bank account reconciliation and liaison to AR and AP to communicate reconciling items.
• Prepares schedules for external auditors in support of reported financial statement balances.
• Assists in annual budget process including preparation of schedules to support standard cost updates for raw materials, freight, and resource costs.
• Participate in annual physical inventory planning and execution.
• Ad Hoc reporting and analysis as required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Work Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business or other related discipline.   Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.     
• Three or more years of experience in finance/accounting.

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

• Strong verbal, written, and visual interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated success in balancing multiple activities/projects, priorities, and people in a dynamic, fast-growing, results-driven environment
• Ability to communicate complex analysis in clear and concise manner 
• Should be able to act independently and be proactive 
• Exhibit the highest standards of accuracy and strong organizational skills 
• Confirmed analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Proven ability to build effective business partnerships in a cross-functional organization 
• Ability to see the big picture while simultaneously zooming into the details
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and deal with ambiguity 
• Self-starting attitude and be a strong leader and influencer 
• Advanced computer skills, especially with accounting software. 
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of excel