Staff Accountant (72396)

Summary:

The Staff Accountant will support company operations, support and engage in the month-end close process, and reconcile general ledger accounts. Additionally, they will support the broader accounting department with various general accounting functions including year-end audit.  Activities include research of account balances, verify activity, identify discrepancies, and recommend and implement solutions. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks and set priorities, able to work independently as well as collaboratively, and demonstrate a strong understanding of USGAAP. To a lesser extent, the position requires transactional support in Accounts Payable by working with the Accounts Payable Specialist. The position will also include training and support for the invoicing and cash application functions of the Operations Accountant.

Job Responsibilities:

General Accounting:

• Assist with period-end close procedures
• Prepare and book journal entries with supporting documentation
• Support the preparation of the trial balance and assist with data entry into ERP software.
• Perform routine account reconciliations for various general ledger accounts.
• Analyze variances, investigate discrepancies, and recommend resolutions 
• Assist with audits and provide documentation as requested by auditors.
• Document processes, recommend and implement process improvements
• Perform special projects and assignments as needed

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable:

• Serve as backup resource for Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Familiarity with three-way match, vouchering supplier invoices, various payment types, vendor statement reconciliations desirable
• Serve as backup resource for Operations Accountant with Accounts Receivable
  • Familiarity with invoicing, collections, cash receipt application desirable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field
• 3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Proficient using MS Office products, particularly Excel with experience with pivot tables and data analysis
• Experience working with ERP systems (Chempax/Datacor systems experience preferred)

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be using a computer with screens, and a keyboard and mouse, for extended periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Salary : $30 - $35