Overview

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with an intermediate/advance understanding of accounting principles. The candidate should be fully capable of maintaining accurate and current general ledger transactions consistent with GAAP as well as tasks associated with the entire monthly closing cycle. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be process oriented with the ability to perform detailed data analysis and follow up on observations from their work product across all business units. Advanced MS Excel and financial systems knowledge with the ability to adapt to a continuously changing work environment are essential. In addition to a solid accounting acumen, the ideal candidate will be a self directed problem solver.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the annual year-end audit process with external accountants
• Support the annual budget process
• Prepare accurate and timely month-end reporting package
• Prepare month-end operational reports
• Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Perform account reconciliations, analysis, and post journal entries as part of the monthly closing cycle
• Participate in inventory reconciliation responsibilities, reconcile book to physical.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement initiatives that more fully leverage our current investments in technology and personnel
• Ensure all documents are maintained in accordance with company document retention and storage policies
• Adhere to finance policies, procedures and internal controls
• Projects as required and/or directed
• Help with process improvements
• Manage warehouse financials
• Work with various groups across the company

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Minimum

• BS/BA Degree Bus Admin, Accounting or Finance

Preferred

• Certification Public Accountant (CPA)
• Inventory or cost accounting knowledge

Work Experience

• 3-5 years experience in all aspects of general ledger accounting
• 2-4 years experience in public accounting industry - "Big 4" preferred.

Language and Technical Skills requirement

• Transaction oriented with detailed understanding of process flows
• Knowledge of JD Edwards 9.0 ERP, Red Prairie, PNC Pinacle is preferred
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Open and communicative personality
• Motivated and intellectually curious

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is usually performed in an office environment with normal noise levels. Involves prolonged sitting, and computer usage.
• Business travel to operational sites may occur on an as needed basis, but are not anticipated to be significant.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Its contents imply no contractual obligation and may be changed by the company at any time.