Staff Accountant

ABOUT US

Rotating Machinery Services (RMS) was established in 1998 with the vision to reinvent the concept of an aftermarket turbomachinery business. The goal was to provide turbomachinery operators with unparalleled service based on established relationships, solid engineering, and technical expertise—all backed by responsiveness in competitive prices and lead times.

 RMS’ commitment to quality penetrates every aspect of the organization and in the guiding force for all decision making. With an equal blend of cutting edge technology, engineering experience, and the work of skilled crafts people, RMS continuously delivers the best possible results to customers. RMS is a nimble organization with a collaborative culture of individuals who come to work every day with a desire to improve upon their craft and further the rotating machinery industry.

THE ROLE

Job Summary:  The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate and organized account reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts and preparing and posting month end closing journal entries.  The Staff Account will work closely with the Senior Financial Analyst and other members of the Finance Department to provide timely financial reporting to senior management.

 Responsibilities:

• Monthly Close Process – Prepare journal entries, prepare, maintain, and review balance sheet account reconciliations, perform ad-hoc financial analysis
• Daily monitoring of all cash receipt activity, including posting and reconciling ACH, wire, and check deposits
• Capital Asset Management – maintain capital asset records for tracking and depreciation
• Weekly review and processing of employee expense reports
• Fixed asset recordkeeping
• Participate in annual audit process and periodic updates
• Prepare analytical analysis as assigned by CFO or VP of Finance
• Ensure maintenance and compliance with internal controls
• Communication and liaison with other company functions
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion

 This is a general list of the responsibilities of a Staff Accountant, but does not include all aspects of the position.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

Education – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 2 years of accounting experience

Knowledge Requirements:

Thorough knowledge of general accounting concepts, reporting compliance with US GAAP, and the practical application of general accounting theory.

• Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel
• JobBOSS experience preferred but not required
• Exceptional problem solving abilities and good organization skills
• Professional appearance
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
• Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently under pressure
• Understanding of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Strong research and analysis skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently

Experience:  Minimum of 2 years of accounting

Additional Requirements

Special Information (Travel required, physical requirements, background checks, valid license, on-call schedules, weekend rotations, lifting up to 30 lbs, etc.) 

• The position will be based full time in our Bethlehem, PA facility.
• Travel time is expected to be 0 - 5%
• This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Additional hours, including evenings or weekends may be required based on business needs
• This position may be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug
• Must pass a background check 
• Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends, based on business needs (This position is a 40 hour a week position).
• The position is primarily based on location, some remote flexibility after 6 months of successful training and integration and the proven ability to work effectively and efficiently remotely. 

Work Environment:

Office Environment on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may enter a shop environment and will be exposed to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machining operations that generate moderate noise and metal particles.

Competitive Pay and Benefit Package.  Serious Inquires only