Accounting Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting with various accounting activities, data entry and analysis as directed by the Financial Controller. The Staff Accountant must be reliable and dependable.

CORPORATE GOALS:

STU is a custom injection molding company that strives to:

• Provide defect-free, cost-efficient products to our customers in a timely manner.
• Operate as a world class supplier for the mutual benefit of both our customers and our employees.
• Operate in a team-based environment, where all employees are involved in continuously improving company performance.
• Develop suppliers who will provide products and services of superior quality and treat them in a manner to maintain good relations.
• Maintain a union-free organization.
• Provide shareholders with a long-term return on investment superior to other opportunities of equal risk.
• Fulfill our responsibilities in the community in which we operate.
• Promote safe work practices and be conscious of environmental responsibilities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employees will be trained to all applicable company standards as identified on the company training matrix TR-401

• Collect, enter and analyze data for daily, weekly and monthly reports as assigned. Including but not limited to: Sales, Scrap, Down time, Inventory Management, Labor Analysis and Cost of Poor Quality.
• Assist in all functions of the accounting department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and costing.
• Own accounts payable and enter a large volume of invoices accurately and efficiently to meet the weekly check run needs.
• Conduct financial analysis as requested for continuous improvement efforts for the Operation Team.
• Other assignments as designated by the Controller or the Executive Management Team.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Intermediate accounting ability and a high degree of ethical and professional standards. Must be trusted by peers and superiors and must be willing to accept responsibility for their performance.
• Associate degree in accounting, 2 years of related work experience, or completion of 15 credit hours of accounting courses required.
• General computer skills are required. Must have the ability to enter job-related data into a computer system. Must use the Plex manufacturing software whenever possible.
• Requires a commitment to continuous improvement to meet ever increasing demands for improved quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Excellent training and communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with others on the manufacturing operations team and the executive management team.
• Strong problem-solving skills of both the interpersonal and the technical side of the operation.
• Organized and structured approach to the work environment, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to excel in a team-based environment.
• Ability to perform in a proactive mode, and to plan and respond accordingly.
• Must be willing to travel on a limited basis.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Staff Accountant reports to the Financial Controller.