What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant, Rotational position at WELDSHIP?
Staff Accountant Rotational
Full Time
The Rotational Staff Accountant will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of the corporate accounting function, develop a strong understanding of the month end close responsibilities supporting AP, AR, Inventory and Reporting roles. Based on our Bethlehem PA location, this rotational position will gain knowledge of the supply chain and operation accounting function by analyzing manufacturing variances, inventory balances and cost accounting analysis.
This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities of The Position:
- AP: Process monthly POs, invoices, Travel Expense reports and credit card bills. Match all vendor PO’s and Receivers to invoices through the use of a 3-way match system. Examine invoice for accuracy issue, code the expense to the proper general ledger account, and enter in our document imaging system. Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. Process check runs and payments: checks, wires, ACH and petty cash.
- AR: Issue customer invoices. Reconcile invoices to supporting documentation. Analysis of monthly aging detail and explanation of outstanding balances. Ensure cash collection is conducted in a timely fashion. Posts cash receipts to customer accounts. Ensure accuracy of cash applications to the correct accounts. Prepare account reconciliations.
- Inventory: Maintain inventory analysis reports and analyze variances. Review invoices and post fixed assets and related depreciation. Reconcile to GL.
- Tax: Prepares and maintains records supporting Sales Tax, FET, and Use Tax returns.
- Analysis: Extract data from ERP and home-grown databases. Perform various analysis and report periodically on Key Performance Indicators.
- Perform period end procedures for: AP, AR, FA, Inventory.
- Ensure financial obligations are met in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
- Performs various other duties as needed.
Competencies:
- Job Knowledge: Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current.
- Quality: Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services
- Innovation: Creative, offers new ideas, risk taker, amenable to change
- Ethics: Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality.
- Interpersonal Skills: Builds strong relationships, is flexible/adaptable, works well with others, solicits feedback.
Supervisory Responsibility
This role does not have supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes, hard hats, and mandatory hearing protection. The employee will be exposed to seasonal temperatures in the production environment but will also work in ambient room temperatures, with lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
Physical Demands
Individuals may need to sit, stand, and traverse stairs as needed. The position may require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. The employee may reach above shoulder heights or below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Travel
Occasional local travel is expected with this position.
Required Education and Experience
- Degree in an accounting discipline and
- Five (5) or more years’ related experience or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Authorization
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Able to pass criminal background check.
- Able to pass drug test.
EEO Statement
Weldship Corporation’s goal is to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Weldship Corporation will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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.