Corporate Accountant

Summary

The Corporate Accountant position readies, processes and maintains financial and business transactions, applying accounting principles, that include work that is analytical, evaluative, and advisory in nature and that requires an understanding of both accounting theory and practice.

Essential Job Duties

• Generates and posts monthly journal entries into the general ledger documenting business transactions.
• Reconciles accounts, including bank accounts, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Monitors and updates the standard cost system to ensure costs are accurately recorded in the company's ERP system.
• Calculates material standards, labor and overhead rates and expense variances based upon budget and other supporting documentation, analyzing and reporting on monthly variances.
• Files and pays sales and use taxes.
• Processes payables and expense reports for payment in a timely manner, reviewing supporting documents for accuracy.
• Communicates with vendors regarding vendor statements, payment status and resolve AP discrepancies with vendors and the purchasing teams.
• Identifies taxable vs. non-taxable purchases from vendors and provide sales tax exemptions where appropriate.
• Ensures the adequacy of the accounting system as the basis for reporting to management.
• Projects accounting data to show the effects of proposed plans on capital investments, income, cash position, and overall financial condition.
• Interprets the meaning of accounting records, reports, and statements.
• Advises operating officials on accounting matters.
• Recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions in the accounting system and procedures.
• Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
• Analyzes balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
• Manages the fixed asset listing and ensure it reconciles to the general ledger.
• Calculates monthly commission payments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications - Required qualifications to effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. (Additional requirements may be designated by position.)

• This position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business or equivalent experience.
• Must have minimum of three years related experience in general accounting functions.
• Two years of fixed asset experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products - specifically Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficient with general accounting software.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Critical thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to develop and maintain business relationships.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• General office conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels.

Physical Abilities - Activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Required to use close vision and be able to focus.
• Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand and bend at the knee and waist, and walk.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement to type and work on computer.
• Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on computer, telephone, and related office equipment.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Fairbanks Scales Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets

DISCLOSURE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Fairbanks Scales Inc. may obtain information about you from a third-party consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. Thus, you may be the subject of a "consumer report" and/or "investigative consumer report" which may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living, and which can involve personal interviews with sources such as neighbors, friends, or associates, The reports may contain information regarding your credit history, criminal history, social security verification, motor vehicle records ("driving records"), verification of your education or employment history, or other background checks. Credit history will only be requested where such information is substantially related to the duties and responsibilities of the position for which you are applying.

NOTIFICATION OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING

Fairbanks Scales Inc. performs post-offer, pre-employment drug testing for all roles prior to being hired into any role as part of our Drug Free Workplace Policy. In addition, Fairbanks Scales Inc. performs post-offer, pre-employment drug testing under the authority of the U.S. Department of Transportation prior to being hired for any role or transferred into a safety-sensitive role.