Accountant - Staff

Description

Summary

Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of monthly financial analysis reports, developing and maintaining department budgets and generating cost reporting. The position oversees financial reporting and operations. Includes maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledgers. Position prepares and analyzes budgets and performs general bookkeeping. Includes generalized responsibilities for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other Duties not listed may be assigned.

Data Analysis/Communication/Issue Resolution Prevention % of Job 85%

• Analyze monthly cost allocations and report the trend of cost components for management decisions.
• Process month-end close and accrual work and generate financial statement package following business unit close schedule.
• Reconcile account balances and bank statements by supporting documents at the month end.
• Research for transferring and adjusting accounting procedures between generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards with Taiwan headquarters.
• Accounting entries booking support and review.
• Review periodic payment report and coordinate with Treasury Department to dispatch funds.
• Coordinate with manager to file tax relative documents provided by IRS.
• Prepare necessary reports and documents for annual package audits.
• Process and review daily journal entries within a limited time constraint.
• Assist in other projects and accounting department related tasks and jobs.
• Perform every task accurately and reliably.
• Provide effective communication with other departments.

Team Leadership % of Job 10%

• Responsible for maintaining a positive work environment while supporting the companys culture.
• Responsible for fostering a healthy and safe work environment, focusing on the well-being of all associates.
• Maintains and strengthens internal, external customer and supplier relationships. Communicates and works with all business partners.
• Ensures inventory management and allocation flows product through the warehouse in the most cost efficient and productive manner.

Warehouse Efficiencies Cost Reduction % of Job 5%

• Implements warehouse efficiencies and cost reduction programs to assist the company in making better merchandise flow decisions by conducting thorough analysis on key areas which cause product or delivery issues.
• Builds and maintains a work environment that is positive and is supported by open feedback and two-way communication at all levels.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Requires a Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.
• Requires 2 to 5 years experience as Staff Accountant in like size business.

Essential Skills:

• Must have excellent knowledge of accounting principles with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Requires excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Must have ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Requires strong attention to detail.
• Must have knowledge of a wide variety of financial programs and systems. Requires SAP knowledge and usage.
• Requires ability to read and understand technical forms and associated financial reporting.
• Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Competencies:

• Shows determination to achieve excellent results
• Finds better ways
• Demands top performance
• Inspires commitment

Working Conditions

Must be able to tolerate moderate to high noise levels in a warehouse environment. Office and outside environmental conditions found in the warehouse, hot in the summer, cold in the winter. Individuals may need to walk for an extensive period of time while working and walking in the facilities; to reach over should heights; bend or stoop below the waist; repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement. Employee must be able to lift objects approximately up to 25 pounds.

SMS InfoComm Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and Inclusion are the foundation of our culture.