Staff Accountant

Company Description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has offices in 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

Job Description

Emseal, A Sika Company, is a manufacturer of premium sealants and expansion joint systems for the commercial construction industry and many specialty market applications.

This position is responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Maintenance/Bank Reconciliations, related journal entries, and month-end closing activities for the Emseal business.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Process incoming payments - checks, wires, ACH’s, and credit cards. Match customer remittances with invoicing in Xtuple.
• Actively investigate and resolve irregularities with incoming/outgoing payments and invoice discrepancies.
• Prepare deposits of customer checks.
• Field AR-related customer questions; maintain customer AR files.
• Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating daily cash log, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable subledger.
• Receive and organize AP invoices. Voucher AP invoices, match with receiving documentation.
• Process payment runs.
• Perform month-end GL account reconciliations. Review and post monthly standard journal entries.
• Maintain vendor AP files.
• Communicate with outside and inside stakeholders.
• Publish Daily Sales Report.
• Assist with internal/external audits when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or Associate's degree with at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with numbers accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with customers and internal teams.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve payment discrepancies or issues.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and understanding of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance available day one, 401k with 5% company match, bonuses, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and educational assistance.

Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.

Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement:  Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.