Staff Accountant

The primary responsibilities of the Staff Accountant are to participate in all functions associated with the accounting department including but not limited to: monthly closings, accounts receivable, collection calls, accounts payable, payroll (including quarterly reports and benefits) and fixed assets. In addition, this position plays a critical role, partnering with business partners outside of Finance such as manufacturing and procurement to accomplish a variety of other monthly and quarterly close process steps, ad hoc analysis, and SOX compliance members of the executive team.

• Applies principles of finance and accounting to various accounting duties related to the Business Unit's financial and operational planning and reporting as directed by the Controller.
• Timely and accurate posting of journal entries to the General Ledger, which include standard entries, bank activity, accruals, amortization, depreciation, and allocations.
• Journalize monthly transactions and allocation accruals to the finance general ledger within expected time frames.
• Reconcile bank account and balance sheets on a monthly basis.
• Prepare financial reports for funders as needed for reporting and auditing purposes.
• Maintain Financial Statement report structure and hierarchy for roll ups and consolidation in SAS reporting system.
• Review invoices for correct classification into expense categories.
• Maintain vendor files and W-9’s according to company policy.
• Handle all vendor correspondence via phone or email.
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.
• Assist CFO and other Accountants with special projects.
• Active participation with operating department managers to review costing programs and identify cost savings and revenue enhancement opportunities.
• Key Performance Indicator (KPI) statistics and trends for monthly management review package.
• Assist with the maintenance of the business unit’s internal financial processes and internal controls (SOX).
• Ensure expenses are recorded in the correct accounting period and approved and allocated to the appropriate divisions.
• Complete journal entries for the monthly accounting close process. Ensure completeness and accuracy of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist in analysis of product costs, overhead absorption, abnormal fixed cost expenditures, etc.
• Daily interface with manufacturing personnel and production planners. Assist planning and scheduling to improve inventory controls and internal programs.
• Assists with collections as needed.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by Corporate Controller, Chief Financial Officer or other senior executive.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. degree in Accounting required
• 3+ years of Accounting experience, with manufacturing company preferred
• Understanding of production order process and WIP valuation Knowledge of Bill Of Material (BOM) and labor routing
• Knowledge of other areas such as raw material valuation methods, product costing, labor, and purchase order clearing is a plus
• Experience with Sage X3/EM a plus
• Highly proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact and work effectively with all levels of staff/management and cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must embrace the need for hands-on work in a rapidly changing, fast-paced growth environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Practical knowledge of finance and accounting in a growth company environment, including understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, provide value-added service along with high energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and adhere to tight deadlines effectively.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commission proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Past experience should demonstrate the ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with other departments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of accounting standards, conventions and principles
• Strong math and number crunching skills
• Confidentiality and integrity.
• Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities