What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Accountant position at Rochling Glastic Composites?
The Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other related financial activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Light and varied accounting duties such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll journal updates.
- Reconcile all trial balance accounts.
- Perform month-end journal entries.
- Post cash to Accounts Receivable accounts daily.
- Collection activities to include work with inside sales to resolve customer payment issues, send out invoices and customer statements.
- Support cost accounting activities to include physical inventory, calculation of cost of goods sold and overhead calculations.
- Process month and year end closes in a timely manner.
- Perform financial audit activities.
- Assist with the forecasting and budget process.
- Complete operational analysis as needed.
Knowledge and Experience Requirements:
- Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
- Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Possess strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and guidance, in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Working general ledger knowledge and experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills, as well as experience working with ERP systems.
- Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to multi-task and take on projects.
Education Requirements:
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or business.
- 3-5 years’ experience in Accounting and Collections; preferably in a manufacturing environment.