SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant will be a key member of the General Accounting team and will provide critical support to the organization thru financial data to help drive the best business decisions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include but are not limited to the following. The Company reserves the right to add to, delete, change or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time. All work is to be completed with minimal supervision and in accordance with Company standards. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Conducts month end close process including but not limited to; posting journal entries, financial statement analysis, and accruals.
• Complete account reconciliations for their assigned accounts
• Monthly & daily banking reconciliations and related processes
• Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of the financial transactions within the ERP system [SAP]
• Develops and/or improves systems, processes and policies to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the General Accounting Team
• Provides Support in the completion of the year-end financial audit with ‘big 4’ firm
• Assist in the posting of daily cash receipt transactions
• Assist in the posting of accounts payable invoices
• Assist credit manager in billing corrections of invoices
• Other special projects as assigned

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Complex problem solving – identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Strong organization skills and detailed with follow-through.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel [Pivot Tables, Vlookups, sumifs].
• Dependability and reliability
• Adaptability and quick to learn
• Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times to interface effectively with all internal and external customers
• Organized and detail oriented with proven problem solving and analytical skills.
• Posses the ability to effectively prioritize, organize, and manage multiple activities in a fast-paced, team environment
• Ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions as well as develop, evaluate and implement the required solutions.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints
• Innovative and creative thinker
• Interpersonal – focus on conflict resolution rather than blame; maintain confidentiality; keep emotions under control; remain open to other’s ideas and new processes.
• Oral Communication – Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; participate and take the lead in meetings.
• Quality – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance, monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – meet productivity standards, complete work in a timely manner; strive to increase productivity, and work quickly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor degree (BA) or equivalent from a 4-year College in accounting and a minimum of 2 to 5 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Prior experience working in a manufacturing or distribution company a plus.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.

MATH ABILITY:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other report writing and project planning software. Experience working in an ERP environment is desirable.  Knowledge of web-based programs, software and database applications and technologies; SAP experience a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment consist of office and warehouse conditions representative of distribution businesses nationally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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.

This is an office position. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit.

EOE