Staff Accountant

2. JOB PURPOSE: 

• The individual in this position is responsible for assisting Accounting Management in all aspects of the Company’s accounting cycle which includes but is not limited to: financial reporting, tax and cost accounting processes as well as accounting operations support.

3.KEY RESULT AREAS: 

• Significant individual contributor in the preparation of internal and external documents. Key contributor in support of consolidation of five business entities monthly.
• Generate all Monthly US based operating statements for Strategic Business Areas
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation for various bank accounts.
• Set up new vendors in accordance with corporate policy within the Accounts Payable system module.
• Perform monthly account analysis, account reconciliation and other accounting projects as directed by the Controller, Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager.
• Process and file monthly, quarterly and annual corporate and sales tax returns for various entities and jurisdictions.
• Post payroll journal entries for processed payrolls.
• Must become familiar with Corporate policies and payroll regulation to be able to effectively manage and resolve any issues that should arise.
• Responsible for analyzing and posting various manufacturing variances.
• Manage and reconcile fixed asset register for all SBU’s, issue Capex and make appropriate journal entries to record purchases/sales of assets to record gain or loss. Make appropriate journal entries to record monthly depreciation expense.
• Serve as back-up to Accounts Payable with input of invoices and payment of invoices in Chempax AP module.
• Serve as back-up to Accounts Receivable & Credit in posting of cash to customer accounts in Chempax AR module and releasing orders on credit hold.
• Other duties and special projects as may be assigned by management.
• Follow all corporate policies, safety procedures as well as all applicable ISO 9001:2015 procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with the documented Quality System.

4.MAIN WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: 

• Internal
  • The incumbent will assume daily contact and maintain relationships with all personnel which include but is not limited to sales personnel, operational managers and employees, customer service and supply chain in addition to Corporate Accounting/Finance, IT personnel and senior management.

• External
  • The incumbent will maintain working relationships with various customers, suppliers and vendors as well as with the bank, audit and tax professionals, and all professional service firms that may be contracted with for various reasons.

5. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Mental Functions:
  • This position entails support and guidance of all Accounting functions. The incumbent must be able to safeguard sensitive and confidential information and must be able to provide meaningful analysis on varied subjects as they relate to corporate financial processes and reporting. Attention to detail and accuracy are highly regarded traits.
  • The successful candidate must maintain a high level of professionalism in both fact and appearance.
  • Maintain a continuous learning mindset

6.KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS 

• This position requires an Undergraduate Degree (BA or BS) in Accounting or Business-related field and minimum of three to five years’ experience in an Accounting or Finance. A CPA certification or a Masters/MBA in Accounting, Finance or business-related field is highly desirable. 
• Working knowledge of GAAP is required.
• The incumbent must be tactful and possess strong communication skills, as well as analytical abilities.
• This position must be able to effectively use ERP system and Microsoft Excel and Word software applications.
• The successful candidate must have the ability to work beyond the normally scheduled work week during month end and year end closing cycles and for other projects as needed.