Staff Accountant

The Key objective of the Staff Accountant is to contribute to the growth and profitability of Multi-Pak Packaging by effectively executing accounting tasks and reports within the organization’s Finance department. This position will have account receivable responsibilities, managing cash flow, reconciling bank statements, and balancing the ledger for regular reports. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer. At times, this position will also be requested to perform certain financial analyses at the request of the CEO and CFO.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

·        Enter accounting related information into QuickBooks

·        Organize and update financial records

·        Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue

·        Perform monthly bank settlements

·        Prepare documentation for external auditors

·        Process customer invoices daily

·        Set up new customer accounts and run credit reports

·        Monitor Accounts Receivable/collections

·        Asset Management process and reporting

·        Daily bank deposits and cash application

·        Reconcile monthly deposits

·        Process monthly bank reconciliations

·        Assist with financial statement review

·        Assist with month-end closing process

·        Act as back-up to other accounting positions with in team

·        Review internal financial statements for accuracy

·        Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.

·        3 year’s accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing business

·        Experience in QuickBooks Enterprise a must

• Must be skilled in MS Excel and able to manipulate and analyze large data sets and build reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly analytical critical thinker
• Possesses a well-rounded background in accounting including cost and inventory accounting.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong analytical problem-solving aptitude with creative solutions, ability to organize work with large amounts of information efficiently, manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate, both in writing and verbally, with management, vendors
• Able to work as a team player
• Open to development of skills and knowledge
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to change

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

•       Manager: Chief Financial Officer

•       Managerial Responsibility: None

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

This job is mostly an office job. However, there will be times when the person will be required to go to the production lines to gather data for analyses and the warehouse to assist in counting inventory.