Accounting Associate

• Job Title: Junior Financial Analyst
• Duration: 6 months contract with (possible extension)
• Work location: Location – 141 Wideawake St, Pine Grove, PA
• Hours – 8AM-4PM (Mon-Fri)

SUMMARY
This position is responsible for analyzing financials through collecting, monitoring, and studying data in addition to recommending actions to take against discoverable data. Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger that supports the financial statements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This is a representative sample -- not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.

• Daily and weekly production report outs
• Journal entry preparation, entry to ledger and month end close duties.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Internal audit requirements
• Continuous Improvement
• Assist with yearly budgets.
• Assist with semi-annual physical inventories.
• Account Reconciliation Preparation
• SOX Testing & Reconciliation Preparation
• Performs additional duties as requested, needed, or assigned.

ABILITY TO

• Read, write, and speak and understand in English, to interpret documents such as specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, reports, business correspondence, regulatory and procedure manuals.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers, Supervisors and Managements.
• Work independently with little or no supervision and be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a team player.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram record data or schedule form.
• Effectively organize, set priorities, schedule assigned work; oversee multiple and rapidly changing priorities.
• Displays ability to work in highly productive, constantly changing environment.
• Effectively execute tasks.
• Ability to problem solve and quickly adapt to a changing environment.
• Solid leadership skills; able to lead by example; decision-maker.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows/Excel/Word.
• SAP experience preferred.
• High attention to details.
• Project a strong, confident presence
• SOX knowledge preferred.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and Bachelors’ degree in accounting or finance position-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 to 2 years finance/accounting experience.
• Skilled knowledge or direct experience in cost accounting processes is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Required physical demands are as follows:

• Frequent hand, finger, and wrist movement to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Requires sitting (90%) and walking/Standing (10%).
• The employee frequently is required to talk, listen/use hearing, and/or use repetitive hand motions.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Required only when walking on the floor:

• Eye protection
• Hearing Protection
• Steel toe/ Non-Slip shoes
• Reflective Vest (where applicable)

NOTICE
The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. Other job duties may be assigned as needed. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

DISCLAIMER
Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job profile is not a comprehensive job description. It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $16.00 - $16.82 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17