Corporate Accountant

Position Summary:

This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and knowledge of basic accounting principles and terms to help accurately maintain the Company’s financial records. Primary responsibilities include: (1) processing the US and UK payrolls; (2) processing and paying vendor invoices; (3) completing bank reconciliation procedures for the US and UK; and (4) managing various other “back office” activities. 

Position requires the incumbent to file an annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) with the US Department of Treasury.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Processing the bi-weekly US payroll (including any off-cycle runs) in UKG and the monthly UK payroll in Sage.
• Payroll processing requires:
  • (1) very close attention to detail.
  • (2) regular interaction with individuals throughout the Company; and
  • (3) strict adherence to an established processing schedule.
• (Note, the payroll processing schedule is not flexible and, as such, can have an impact on the scheduling of vacation and holiday plans.)
• Processing vendor invoices for payment. This activity (1) requires the use of multiple systems including (but not limited to) SAP Concur and GP 2018; (2) completing “three-way match” procedures and resolving any discrepancies; and (3) setting up vendor payment runs in either the FIS System and/or bank payment portal.
• Perform daily cash reconciliation procedures for the US and monthly cash reconciliation procedures for the UK, and QuickBooks experience is preferred.
• Working with ARBO (Accounts Receivable Billing Office), process and pay customer refunds.
• Completing the preparation and filing of various state and local non-income returns and governmental surveys including, but not limited to, sales and use tax filings, unclaimed property reports and personal property tax returns.
• Load monthly inventory count information into GP 2018 and validate the results with the Purchasing Team
• Assist where needed with the monthly financial close. Specific closing activities include recording entries in the general ledger, preparing account reconciliations and researching out of balance conditions.
• Perform project work within the areas of automation, lean, financial reporting, tax, etc.