Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting processes and procedures, including the maintenance of internal controls in accordance with Company policies to comply with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX). This position is responsible for assisting in completion of the financial closing process for the compilation of complete, accurate, and timely financial statements and supporting records, such as account reconciliations and related analysis, each month in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Assist the Controller and Assistant Controller in preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements and related analyses on a timely basis, which requires a basic understanding of the business, and financial reporting and GAAP principles
• Prepare assigned monthly journal entries ensuring accuracy of the General Ledger
• Prepare assigned monthly General Ledger account reconciliations within BlackLine, ensuring reconciling items are appropriately supported and any differences resolved timely
• Perform ongoing analyses and tracking of accruals, including coordination of monthly department meetings to assist in the determination of accrued liabilities and reasonableness of reported expense in comparison with forecast/budget and/or prior periods
• Assist finance management in continuous evaluation of processes and related controls to ensure effective, efficient, and consistently operating processes
• Assist with periodic review of controls and processes for the organization to maintain compliance with SOX
• Perform Great Plains System administrative tasks, including setup of accounts, opening and closing of accounting periods, and assisting in system testing as required
• Other monthly responsibilities include:

• Assist more senior team members with assigned reserve analyses and record any resulting adjustments in the General Ledger which may include but not limited to reserves for revenue, inventories, medical expenses and employee compensation
• Record daily cash activities and perform ongoing analysis and tracking of customer rebates and other areas as assigned
• Ensure transactions for assigned areas are recorded in compliance with US GAAP
• Assist the Tax Manager with financial data collection and schedule creation to comply with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Other responsibilities as assigned

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Regular and predictable work performance
• Ability to work under fast-paced conditions
• Ability to make decisions and use good judgement
• Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required
• Ability to successfully work with others
• Additional duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Data and financial analysis acumen
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, high initiative and able to work with appropriate supervision
• Problem solving/troubleshooting experience
• Strong Excel skills and other basic PC program acumen
• Ability to travel 5%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting
• CPA certification

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as needed
• Ability to occasionally bend and push/pull as needed
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

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