General Accountant

AIDA is a global leader in the design, manufacture, sale, service, refurbishment and modernization of metal stamping presses and metal forming automation equipment with its North American Headquarters located in Dayton, OH (See website: www.aida-global.com). AIDA worldwide boasts approximately 2 million square feet of manufacturing space, 1,800 plus associates and a press manufacturing capacity exceeding 2,000 presses per year making AIDA, in units produced, one of the largest press manufacturers in the world. Currently AIDA has more than 3,000 presses operating in North America and 80,000 worldwide, with capacities ranging from 35 to 4,000 metric tons.

We are currently seeking a General Accountant to join our team. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your accounting skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment please read on!

SCOPE:

Prepares month-end general ledger close journal entries and supporting reconciliations. Performs monthly reporting using SAP and MS Office.

EXPERIENCE/ REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelors degree in Accounting.

In-depth knowledge of Excel and general knowledge of word processing software and general ledger systems.

Knowledge of revenue recognition policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and general ledger accounting.

General knowledge of analytical techniques and procedures.

Ability to read and analyze financial statements.

General knowledge of the procedures in the purchasing, receiving and payroll departments.

Excellent oral, written, organizational, planning and interpersonal communication skills.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform internal control activities; maintain documentation of key controls and control activities for areas of responsibility.
• Cross train and update the documentation in the accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll areas in collaboration with the administrative staff in each of the areas.
• Month end closing and reporting including preparing monthly bank reconciliations, adjustment of foreign cash accounts to market, amortizing prepaid expense accounts such as prepaid insurance, and reconciling accrued liability accounts.
• Complete inter-company reporting of accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales and purchases.
• Prepare and report sales revenue by state and by customer in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Track actual bookings verse budgeted forecasts for the After Market Solutions department. Review variances for individual projects and investigate with the Project Manager.
• Maintain fixed asset ledgers including the accumulation of amounts in construction in progress, capitalization upon completion of CIP, dispositions, and calculations of book and tax depreciation. Prepare the analysis of Plan to Actual expenditures for the fiscal year for AE.
• Prepare, review, and file Sales & Use tax returns for various states.
• Prepare, review and file Canadian GST/HST return.
• Calculate Regional Salesmen and Distributor commissions.
• Contribute to process improvements.
• Organize and file securely all accounting documents. Destroy documents on a timely basis in accordance with company document retention policy.

What's in it for you!

At Aida, we recognize the value of our Associates and engage them as true partners in running our business. We need your expertise and value your opinions. Come partner with us!

We will provide you with excellent compensation and benefits including career growth potential that comes with working for an industry leading, debt free international company located in 18 countries.

To find out more about AIDA please visit the following link:

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/aidaamericapresses

AIDA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person