What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Melling Tool Co?
SUMMARY
Applies principles of accounting to assist the Finance Department with preparing financial reports and perform routine and special Finance Department projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with compiling financial information to prepare general ledger account entries
- Compiles monthly supporting financial schedules such as roll forwards and reconciliations
- Collects appropriate data and assists in preparing internal reports, federal, state, and local reports and tax returns
- Assists with the processing of vendor payments
- Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
- Performs duties in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures
- Performs other tasks or special projects as directed with minimal supervision
- Knowledgeable of and supports Human Resource, Quality and Safety/Environmental policies & practices. Strives for continuous improvement in their area of expertise and job function that results in better cost, quality, or functionality of the products we deliver to our customers
- Promote good employee relations and high morale
- Demonstrate teamwork and respect by working constructively with co-workers to achieve the best results possible
- All other duties assigned by the supervisor or department manager
LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- No supervisory responsibilities
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Two (2) to Three (3) years of related experience
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, and experience necessary
- Strong communication skills in order to clearly explain options and solutions
- Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Associate's degree or equivalent preferred