What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at SWISS KRONO Group?
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Position Summary
The Accounting Manager Klamath performs general accounting functions including the reconciliation of various general ledger accounts, intra-company allocations, and preparation and posting of monthly accruals.
Duties/Responsibilities
May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable weather and temperatures. Position requires the ability to navigate stairs daily, as the office workspace is located upstairs.
Required Personal Protective Equipment
Positions may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, and foot protection.
EEO: Swiss Krono USA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager Klamath performs general accounting functions including the reconciliation of various general ledger accounts, intra-company allocations, and preparation and posting of monthly accruals.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Prepare and complete month-end financial statements.
- Calculate and report the lower of cost or market value of panel inventory.
- Responsible for various accounting functions to support the business unit.
- Perform variance and financial analyses.
- Collaborate with operations and sales to develop yearly and quarterly budgets.
- Enter contracts into the fiber procurement program.
- Process contract adjustments including rate changes and ticket errors.
- Process fiber payable and receivable transactions.
- Produce monthly reports.
- Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes and procedures.
- Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
- On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.
- Oversee and support the Junior Accountant.
- Responsible for performance management of direct report in accordance with company values, objectives, and policies.
- Provide mentoring, coaching, training, and support consistent with developing and sustaining a high-performing and accountable team.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles with strong general ledger, account reconciliation, and cash management skills.
- Proficient in accounting software programs.
- Ability to self-direct and prioritize workflow.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and manage the function, consistent with corporate and fiduciary principles and guidelines, while participating as a member of the local facility team.
- High level of personal integrity and ethical and professional standards.
- High degree of initiative.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience.
- Relevant industry-related experience preferred.
May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable weather and temperatures. Position requires the ability to navigate stairs daily, as the office workspace is located upstairs.
Required Personal Protective Equipment
Positions may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, and foot protection.
EEO: Swiss Krono USA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.