What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Staff Accountant position at The Personnel Consulting Group?
Title: Staff Accountant
Reports To: Accounting Manager
SUMMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
- Review and accurately prepare customer invoicing.
- Manage inventory accounts and journal entries.
- Assist with input of vendor invoices for payment in a timely manner.
- Manage specific cost centers.
- Work with operations in order to manage/understand expenses.
- Create KPI reporting to drive analytics to forward thinking instead of reactive.
- Assist with scanning and electronic filing of customer and vendor invoices.
- Analyze and prepare accrual accounting entries.
- Assist in the month end close process.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Review current accounting processes and suggest improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
- Communicate financial concepts to non-financial internal and external parties.
- Assist with all audits.
Education/Training Requirements
- This position requires a four (4) year degree in accounting and years of experience in accounting or a combination of a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 5 years of experience in accounting.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Good judgment and discretion.
- Knowledge of US GAAP.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with various levels of the organization.
- Spreadsheet experience is a must.
- Excel and SAP experience are a plus.
- Must possess a positive attitude, work well in groups but also have the ability to work independently as required.
- Must have a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Also must be motivated and take initiative…be a self-starter.
- Must be able to work overtime as needed.
Work Authorization
This role requires authorization to work in the United States. (Can specify if the company would sponsor H1-B for this role)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret information. Ability to write reports and basics business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers and the general public.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT:
- Must successfully complete required post offer/acceptance directly observed drug screening
and physical examination.
- TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required prior to offer acceptance; MSHA (Mine Safety
and Health Administration) training to be completed upon hire.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to support plant operations which are in continuous operation and work outdoors in various types of weather conditions.
- Fast-paced, high-pressure environment requiring flexibility and resilience.
- May require travel and on-site presence with affected business units.
- High visibility role with direct interaction with executive leadership.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.