What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at ASSA ABLOY Group and Careers?
The accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
- Assists in preparing monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
- Maintains the general ledger.
- Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
- Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
- Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
- Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
- Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
- Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
- Manages company sales taxes including sales tax within the ERP system. Coordinates sales tax filing with third party providers.
- Tracks and files company 1099 forms.
- Tracks and files personal property tax returns.
- Manages and calculates commissions and bonuses.
- Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
- At least three years of related experience required.
- Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Language Ability
- For business and safety reasons, ability to write reports and business correspondence in English and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, customers, technicians, and assemblers in English.
- Bi-lingual Spanish speaker is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000