What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Keter North America?
Summary:
The Staff Accountant monitors daily GL transactions to ensure data integrity, accuracy and completeness. The Staff Accountant participates in month-end close by preparing journal entries and accruals to accurately reflect provisions for Balance Sheet reporting and expenses for P&L reporting. The Staff Accountant assists in quarterly reviews, annual audits and periodic FS reporting for internal and external contacts.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Monitors daily general ledger transactions ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Reconciles daily bank transactions to system-posted transactions; completes monthly bank reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Participates in monthly / quarterly / annual GL Close processes. Completes monthly GL account reconciliations with accurate support as assigned. Determines release of accruals as needed.
- Monitors, records and reconciles IC transactions with Intercompany Affiliates.
- Maintains Fixed Asset system by coordinating with Plant Controllers to account for all purchases, sales and transfers on a monthly basis. Uses established accounting system to post depreciation on a monthly basis. Completes monthly reconciliation.
- Participates in data gathering/analysis to support weekly Cash Flow process; cross-trains with Staff Accountants.
- Supports accurate implementation of company budget by ensuring proper allocations and use of costs centers, internal order numbers and other reporting variables are accurately captured in the General Ledger.
- Participates in data collection and workpaper preparation for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Indeed Coding:
INDHP - high
Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written format with US and International Affiliates (fluent in English)
- Critical thinking skills, the ability to research problems and the know-how to develop solutions as it relates to accurate GL reporting
- Ability to prioritize workload with minimal manager oversight
- Math / Technical / Computer skills – SAP experience helpful, not required
- Better-than-basic Excel skills are a must
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Associates degree from an accredited college or university
- 3-5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Physical Requirements
- Sitting at workstation approximately 90 percent of work time, standing and walking approximately 10 percent of work time
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs
- Must be available to work overtime or weekends during month-end / year-end / audits or for special projects with short notice
- Regular Attendance Required