Staff Accountant

Description

Natureplex is a privately held pharmaceutical manufacturer of over-the-counter medicines and electrolytes. Our company was established in 2001. We offer our control brand, private label, and contract packaging. With two locations in Memphis, Tennessee, and Olive Branch, Mississippi, we are rapidly expanding and have exciting opportunities for career advancement. 

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. 

At Natureplex, we provide our employees with opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive range of benefits and perks, making it a rewarding workplace. 

These include:

- Paid Vacation

- Medical Insurance with 80% coverage for employees and 20% for dependents

- Dental and vision insurance

- Short-term Disability

- Voluntary Life Insurance 

- Company-paid life insurance

- 401k plan with company-matching

- Weekly pay

We provide equal employment opportunities and create a safe and fair work environment for all employees.

Natureplex participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

 Essential Functions

 · Assists with cash reporting and provides backup support.

· Supports accounts payable and receivable functions.

· Conducts reconciliations of fixed assets.

· Prepare for month-end closing and reporting.

· Tracks financial transactions for accuracy.

· Performs account reconciliations.

· Evaluates physical inventory.

· Aids in the preparation processes for audits.

· Contributes to cost accounting initiatives and organizational growth.

· Monitors and assists with the company's expense reporting.

· Investigated financial discrepancies.

· Lead customer chargeback initiatives.

· Takes on additional responsibilities as needed.

Competencies

- Decision Making: Utilizes sound judgment,   considers all facts and alternatives, and commits to decisions.

- Teamwork: Effectively interacts with others,   shares and receives information, cooperates within and across groups, and prioritizes group goals.

- Work Standards: Maintains high performance standards, pays attention to detail, and follows up on work outputs.

- Motivation: Exhibits energy and enthusiasm,   commits to extra effort, and maintains high productivity and self-direction.

- Reliability: Takes responsibility for job performance, completes work consistently and on time, and honors commitments.

- Problem-Solving: Analyzes problems by gathering relevant information, identifies cause and effect, and proposes appropriate solutions.

- Adaptability: Adjusts to changing environments and priorities and effectively interacts with diverse individuals.

Planning and Organizing: This involves planning and organizing tasks to achieve objectives, setting priorities, and allocating resources effectively.

- Communication: Effectively expresses ideas,   organizes information, and listens actively.

- Integrity: Shares accurate information, maintains confidentiality, and adheres to policies and procedures.

- Initiative: Takes proactive actions, generates improvement ideas, and suggests innovations.

- Stress Tolerance: Demonstrates emotional resilience, manages pressure, and seeks support when needed.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

· Importance of Attention to Detail

· Strong organizational skills are essential.

· Effective Communication Skills Requirements

· Expertise is required in preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

Supervisor Responsibility

· None

Work Environment

· Office environment

· The noise level is moderate

Equipment Used and Physical Demands

· Ability to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds.

· Prolonged periods of sitting are necessary.

· Occasional standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling may be required.

· Regular use of hands for tasks such as gripping, manipulating, or sensing is expected.

· Frequent reaching with the hands and arms, as well as speaking and listening, is required.

· Specific vision abilities required include close vision,   distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

· Proficiency in using personal computers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, spreadsheets, telephones, and Microsoft Office applications is essential.

Expected Hours of Work

· Monday –   Friday, 40 hours per week

Required Education and Experience

 · A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.

· 1 to 3 years of experience preferred.