Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

Provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing general ledger activity, preparing financial statements, and internal management reporting by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger, ERP and other IT related systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Associate's Degree in Accounting, with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in an accountant role. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred.

Experience performing journal entries and account reconciliations, and experience performing accounting in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, proficiency with all other MS Office Suite tools

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Experience with an ERP System

Demonstrated skill in maintaining accurate financial records and preparing clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing, and operational use.

Demonstrated skill in maintaining accounting records for special accounts and projects.

Demonstrated interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with other members of management and other departments.

Ability to make sound, independent judgments within established policies and procedures.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting deadlines and demanding quality execution.

Ability and desire to grow in the position and accept more responsibility.

Ability to take initiative in providing new ideas to improve process efficiencies.

Ability to maintain consistent attendance, arriving on time and prepared for all shifts, meetings, and appointments.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPECTATIONS, AND BEHAVIORS include, but are not limited to, the following:

Participates in month-end close process including preparation of weekly/ bi-weekly payroll entries, monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.

Reconcile balance sheet accounts; review for accuracy and prepare monthly reports and journal entries, as needed.

Reconcile bank transactions daily/ weekly.

Initiate Wire and ACH payments.

Maintain fixed asset registers and calculate depreciation expense in accordance with the Company's capitalization polices.

Track Capital spending by project and report monthly.

Assist with the preparation and coordination of financial information to corporate monthly.

Support with preparation, coordination, and review of schedules for year-end financial audit.

Back up for Accounts Payable responsibilities to include vouching payments, expense coding, matching invoices against PO's and receipts, contacting vendors to resolve discrepancies and reviewing open payables to ensure timely payment.

Back up for the General Accountant responsibilities to include cash receipts postings, support for the Amazon/ Ecommerce team and reviewing open receivables for past due invoices.

Assist and support with annual external audits.

Assist in administering and enforcing accounting policies and procedures.

Effectively communicate and escalate issues and information to Controller.

Understand general departmental processes to be able to identify unusual transactions or issues and provide timely communication to the VP/Controller to support an effective resolution.

Provide general assistance and support to the VP/Controller by preparing ad hoc reports and financial analysis.

In office attendance is an essential function of this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Variations of conditions may occur under certain circumstances.

Physical Demands:

The essential functions of this job require the employee to perform the following physical activities:

Regular use of PC, laptop, copier, fax, and other general office equipment.

Ability to access all areas of the facility to perform essentials functions of the position.

Noise level for this environment is low to moderate.

WHO WE ARE

At Children's Factory, we create inspired spaces for imagination and learning. For over 40 years, we've been a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality products for child development centers, preschools, and elementary education.

Simply put- We provide GROWN UPS with the products and resources KIDS need to inspire imagination, build confidence, and develop lifelong learning skills. We do more than just make great products. We make a positive impact on the lives of the children and educators who use them.

Each and every member of our team plays a pivotal role in helping children all over the world thrive and discover their full potential. We are looking for problem solvers, difference makers, and challenge takers. People who share our passion for education, and who want to make a difference in the world.

Children's Factory is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Children's Factory is an Excelligence Company. Excelligence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.