Staff Accountant

Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for accurately and timely recording department expenses to determine business unit spending. The Staff Accountant also reconciles and analyzes financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and assists in the department's daily operation.

Specific Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Assists with and prepares daily P&L forecasting.
• Manages the accurate reporting of Work in Process, Finished Goods, and other inventories.
• Reviews / maintains standard cost of inventory.
• Generates reports regularly.
• Analyzes and reconciles Work-In-Process, Finished Goods, and other inventory monthly; investigates discrepancies between AX Item Master inventory and the Physical inventory; prepares reconciliation reports for management review.
• Assists in planning and coordinating semi-annual physical inventory.
• Ensures proper recording of physical inventory to book balances and analyzes differences.
• Accountable to Controller for reporting of income and expenses and reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Prepares journal entries to classify department and business unit spending accurately.
• Manages the timely and accurate processing of general ledger month-end and year-end close.
• Performs general ledger account analysis and reconciliation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of assigned accounts to answer questions auditors may have during audit review.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies:
• Decision Making: Exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance in a face paced environment.
• Direction Setting: Possesses strong project management and organizational skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills, to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Customer Focus: Possesses excellent interpersonal skills which are needed to establish and maintain an influential relationship with other key decision makers in the Company.
• Teamwork and Communication skills: Demonstrates strong listening skills, values and respects others’ ideas and contributions
• Execution: Ability to focus on goals, metrics, and results. Takes ownership and accountability for self and department. Uses resources efficiently, effectively, and timely.
• Innovation: Must demonstrate an open and growth mindset, embracing change, stepping out of comfort zone, and applies creativity in generating ideas and solutions.
• Analytical: Ability to approach troubleshooting, project development and business performance analytically.
• Dependability: Regular reliable attendance and demonstrates strong work ethic

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and a minimum of five years of accounting experience is preferred.
• Possesses knowledge of Accounting Principles and their relationship to financial statements
• Understands processes and priorities and works well with all levels of staff, both in-plant and at other American Fuji Seal facilities.
• Has working knowledge of software in Microsoft Access and Advanced MS Excel skills including vlookups and pivot tables; knowledge of plant operations and AX software system desired.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to move and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to reach and bend.

Travel Required:

• Less than 10%

Salary : $57,120 - $71,400