GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

Lakeland Monroe Group is a world-class supplier of decorative, precision, and functional plastics for the Automotive Industry. Our team is dedicated to solving your manufacturing challenges. With over 30 years of industry, our team experience we strive to exceed our customer’s expectations, every day.

There's never been a more exciting time to work for Lakeland Monroe Group.

To achieve our vision of a world class corporation, we need people to join us who are passionate about continuously creating a safer, friendlier and more productive work environment. We are expanding, purchasing new facilities, adding new customers, and embracing growth.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Payroll & Benefits Administration:

• Process weekly payroll for Plants 1 and 2 through Paychex.
• Track attendance points and perfect attendance for Plant 1.
• Maintain payroll journal entries for Plants 1 and 2.
• Manage HSA and 401(k) contributions, including weekly reporting and quarterly employer additions.
• Ensure compliance with payroll-related tax filings and deductions.
• Prepare employment verifications and payroll-related schedules for audits.
• Collect unpaid medical, dental, and life insurance premiums from employees on leave.

Financial Reporting & General Ledger:

• Prepare weekly labor reports for Plant 1.
• Perform daily cash reporting and weekly miscellaneous cash entries to the general ledger.
• Handle wires and transfers for all plants.
• Conduct monthly journal entries for accrued payroll, vacation, ESTA accrual, employee insurance, work comp, rent, prepaids, interest, property tax, depreciation, and inventory.
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain payroll account worksheets.
• Complete annual property tax returns for Plants 1 and 2.

Fixed Asset Accounting:

• Track internal labor and materials for assets built by Lakeland Monroe Group.
• Calculate and post monthly depreciation expenses.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and monitor accuracy of balance sheet entries.

Audits & Compliance:

• Provide payroll and financial data for 401(k), workers' compensation, and insurance audits.
• Complete surveys and regulatory reports as required.
• Prepare year-end schedules for annual audits.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and general ledger maintenance.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet applications, word processing, and accounting software (Expandable experience a plus).
• Strong clerical skills, including typing, filing, and use of a 10-key calculator.
• Ability to effectively communicate with managers and co-workers.
• Must be detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Education and Experience:

• 2-year degree with an accounting emphasis and three years of related experience OR a 4-year degree with an accounting emphasis.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical office environment with a quiet noise level.
• Position may require extended work hours during peak periods.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.