ACCOUNTANT

HOURS: 8AM-4:30PM

JOB SUMMARY :

The Accountant, under the guidance of the Accounting Manager, supports the finance team with timely and accurate accounting and financial reporting. The job function includes, but is not limited to, journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory, and monthly close functions.  The position assists with internal controls maintained at the facility level; and helps ensure all financial reporting and compliance requirements are met.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the essential duties required:

•    Participates in month end close and all aspects of monthly accounting cycle; review and explain variances from division related activities.

•    Assists with Sales and Use Tax Compliance/Filing.  

•    Assists with monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

•    Assists with annual audit.

•    Performs daily cycle count process and reviews discrepancies.

•    Cost accounting responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, analyzing labor efficiencies, analyzing overall company overhead spend, etc. 

•    Assists with monthly financial performance review by performing flux analysis on major expense accounts.

•    Other duties as required.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

•    Employee may work independently, but work is often reviewed by immediate supervisor.

•    Employee exercises discretion within area of responsibility.

•    Employee recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    None.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

•    Working knowledge of GAAP principles.

•    Excellent aptitude with figures (general ledger, expenses, etc.) and account reconciliations.

•    Team player, willing to learn, and flexible. 

•    Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks

simultaneously. 

•    Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to focus on process improvement.

•    General knowledge of data management tools such as Microsoft Excel. 

•    Ability to learn new systems.

•    Effective communication skills – both written and verbal.

•    Position requires employee to utilize and understand simple formatting and use of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

•    3 years of experience.

•    CPA preferred.

•    Specialized training or certification required.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Physical Demands/Efforts

•    Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer. 

•    Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

•    Little or no physical exertion.

Mental & Visual Demands/Efforts

•    Work requires frequent visual effort for extended periods of time.

•    Visual acuity to work with programs on the computer.

•    Considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasks.

Work Environment and Hazards

•    Some areas in the building are not climate controlled.

•    Working environment is typical of an office setting.

•    Absence of hazards.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

David Clark Company complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000