Accounting Assistant / Specialist

We are a successful and growing manufacturing company in North Royalton, Ohio seeking an Accounting Assistant / Specialist who will be responsible for performing tasks related to assisting and supporting accounts payable, accounting receivable, data entry, journal entries, reconciliations, month end closing, inventory evaluation & cycle counts, cost of goods analysis, preparation of financial reporting & budgets, compliance, audit preparation, and miscellaneous tax reporting & payments. This position also offers growth opportunities to develop additional accounting and finance skills. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience in other accounting/back-up functions and will have the opportunity to learn a broad range of general accounting duties. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is seeking to develop a career and who is highly motivated, accountable, and results oriented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Assist and support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable data entry

• Financial data entry & prepare and post journal entries
• Reconcile account balances
• Assist in month-end closing procedures and accruals
• Assist Controller with creating and editing financial documents
• Revenue reporting for various departments
• Draft financial presentations
• Evaluate financial budgets and track expenses
• Assist with budget creation, year-end closing process, audits, forecasts, cashflow and other fiscal planning
• Foreign currency conversion (EUR, CAD) & forward contract tracking
• Foreign currency (Euro) forward contracts tracking & holding accounting reconciliation
• Inventory valuation & cycle counts
• CAT Tax Reporting preparation for filing quarterly
• Administrative duties: filing, mailing, organizing, etc
• Data entry and financial reporting for other related ownership entities
• Analytical support
• Identify, research and resolve discrepancies (follow up on open issues).
• Bank Guarantee Tracking

Miscellaneous

• Regularly monitors shared accounting email inbox to support payable and receivable communication as needed. (Shared Responsibility)
• Complete special projects to support management needs for analysis and reporting
• Liaise with other departments, as required
• Performs other duties as assigned by management or Accounting Controller, as required
• Cross training and back-up support to AR & AP, as required
• Process improvement & written procedures

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• One or more years of related accounting work with AP, AR, & GL
• Inventory & manufacturing cost accounting experience a plus
• Experience with Sage software a plus
• Highly accurate and detail-oriented
• Knowledge of accounting practices, procedures and tax regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Strong math skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to effectively manage priorities to complete work in a timely manner
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Proficiency with accounting software & Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, & Outlook)
• To be considered for this position, you must have strong computer skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including computer, office equipment, telephone, etc. Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work. Tasks may require extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation with prolonged sitting, repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse. Occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, reaching, light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds). Mental demands may include frequent interruptions; must maintain emotional control under stress. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person