Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:The Staff Accountant will assist the Finance Manager in preparing timely and accurate financial information for use by all internal and external parties including executive management, board of directors and lenders. The Staff Accountant will perform activities covering materials and production costs, cost of sales, overhead, etc. The Staff Accountant will perform journal entries for month end close, calculate accruals, and prepare account reconciliations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform general ledger activities including journal entries, monthly closing tasks and preparation of monthly supporting schedules

Reviews and checks general ledger postings on labor, material costs, operating expenses, inventory, and other adjustments impacting profit and loss

Process invoices to customers. Process customer credit memos. Follow up with customers on short/overpayment of invoices and past due invoices

Assist in accounts payable department entering invoices, obtaining approval, and processing payments

Process accounts receivable deposits both physical checks and electronic deposits

Process payroll for designated locations.

Assist in the management of fixed asset schedules

Extract, analyze and organize large amounts of data for reconciliation and work center recording

Research and follow up on reconciling items found during reconciliation process

Ensure that internal and external customers are provided with timely and accurate assistance

Cross-train in other areas of the accounting department

Work on special projects and prepare ad hoc reports

Perform other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:Required Qualifications:

Competent in accounting and financial practices and procedures

Advanced skills in creating spreadsheets and reports in MS Excel and Word, including pivot tables and v-lookup

Able to quickly assess issues and relevant information to make effective decision

Highly detail oriented and organized in work approach

Ability to quickly learn and apply new job-related information

Preferred Qualifications:

ERP experience is a plus

Able to maintain effectiveness and efficiency in changing work responsibilities and environment

Proven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems

Education:

Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or a related field is preferred. Professional work experience may be considered in lieu of education

Experience:

3-4 years of progressively responsible experience in private or public accounting

Skills:

Requires good communication skills, and the ability to attend to more than one person, task, or situation at one time.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skill.

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skill.

Ability to quickly develop strong working relationships.

Proven ability to effectively work with all levels in the organization

Strong Computer skills - including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is also required.

Physical Requirements: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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision, distance visi n, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Rea