Staff Accountant

Overview

This position will work closely with the members of the Finance team regarding the daily transaction volume and processes across the company. They will also support various initiatives and systems implementation projects. Looking for a candidate that wants to grow/advance within the Finance team.

Responsibilities

• Complex reporting & reconciliations with heavy use of Excel to manage & manipulate data
• Solid understanding of ERP systems and how transactions flow and impact the relevant subsidiary ledgers and general ledger. 
• Maintain financial security by adhering to internal accounting controls
• Responsible for preparation of various journal entries and schedules with high transaction volume
• Advanced understanding of month-end/year-end close process
• Assist in preparation of monthly/quarterly reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts and sub ledgers, in Blackline
• Ability to perform a thorough analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts - tasks to be performed include recommending/executing correcting entries, raising potential issues for discussion, identifying problem accounts, analyzing balances for accuracy and completeness and proposing accrual or deferral entries as appropriate
• Maintain detailed and organized accounting records and perform ad-hoc projects as requested
• Assist in various software implementations
• Prepare reports and provide all backup and explanations for financial internal and external Audit and management requests
• Support overall process improvement

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with ambition, talent and a focus on professional development.  The right person will have demonstrated the following skills and traits whether in their past or in the interview process:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 2+ years of accounting experience required
• Manufacturing experience a plus
• Epicor and Blackline experience a plus
• Must be a self-starter with some ability to work independently
• Proficient with the use of ERP systems and ability to pull detail data to support account analysis
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs:  Word and Outlook. Advanced proficiency in Excel is required (Pivot Tables, vLookups, SumIfs….etc)