Job Description Summary

The Staff Accountant II is primarily responsible for accounting functions for domestic and international entities. The responsibilities for this position include assisting with the month-end close process, preparing monthly reconciliations, analyzing/explaining account fluctuations, sales reporting and managing IC Transactions. This position is also responsible for sales/use tax reporting and compliance reporting across the organization including foreign subsidiaries. 

The duties and responsibilities of a Staff Accountant II may consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the month end closing process, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules for internal and external financial reporting and compliance purposes
• Analyze, interpret and report performance trends for orders, sales, and pricing. Identify areas performing outside of expected results in order to provide senior management with insight and recommendations.
• Analysis and financial reporting as it relates to sales, sales compensation, pricing, and gross margins
• Assist with implementation/upgrade of the ERP
• Support the year-end financial audit and tax preparation process with external auditors and tax consultants
• Responsible for sales tax filings and updating the company sales tax database as tax rates change
• Assist with tax provision schedules for domestic and international entities
• Work cross-functionally with company departments and external partners
• Assist with the continuous improvement of processes and procedures as company expands into other new and established markets
• Collaborate with various departments within the organization on a weekly/monthly basis
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills
• High-level of integrity along with the ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task and adjust to rapidly changing priorities in order to address/resolve the most critical/sensitive issues on a timely basis
• Self-Starter, ability to work autonomously
• Ability to be flexible and collaborate with team on different projects and needs
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Strong technological skills
• Highly organized
• Strong work ethic
• Capacity to work beyond your comfort level and desire to learn new skills

Requirements:

• Work Experience: 2 years’ experience working in an accounting or finance department
• Education: BS or BA in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience
• Computer Skills: Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Organization Skills: Above average organizational skills, ability to multi-tasking and shift priorities as needed
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization; strong interpersonal skills; ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: 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 disability to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. 
• Physical Environment: Normal office environment; manufacturing and warehouse environment and exposure to moving equipment 

Preferred Requirements:

• Work Experience: 3 years’ experience working in an accounting or finance department in manufacturing; experience work with international and domestic tax regulations and provisions
• Education: BS or BA in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience
• Computer Skills: Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook). Prior experience working with Oracle, SAP, or Infor ERP

Workrite is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Workrite provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Acknowledgement:

This job description is provided to briefly describe the work required for this position. This job description does not state or imply these are the only responsibilities or duties for the position. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.