Accountant

Come join a growing family-owned company!The Staff Accountant role will be responsible for helping assist the Finance department with the day-to-day accounts payable, purchasing, and payroll functions by compiling financial statements, reviewing data, and ensuring financial compliance. Accountants are responsible for executing a variety of financial procedures, accounts payable and receivable, tax returns, and general ledger entries.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Prepare regulatory filings and reporting.

Maintain accounts payable, including authenticate transactions, process invoices, create payable schedule, and process checks.

Prepare daily customer invoices and posts funds received to customer accounts.

Compute and record charges, refunds, and cost of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rental, and similar items.

Review and take appropriate action for accounts receivable collections.

Maintain records on all fixed assets.

Maintain confidentiality of all company information and personnel records.

Perform the monthly closing of the general ledger and prepares financial statements for review by management.

Provide income and transaction tax support.

Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Apply and/or review the accuracy of account coding in both accounts receivable and accounts payable invoices.

Escalate non-compliance issues when identified.

Research and attend continuing professional education opportunities.

Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll processing.

Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including regulatory-specific accounting regulations.Training and Experience:

Bachelorâ s degree in Accounting or a related field of study and at least 2-3 years of Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

If a CPA, maintain the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Advanced in Microsoft Excel (e.G. Macros, pivot tables, queries).

Preferred knowledge of Exact JobBoss.

Strong communicator with the ability to influence and persuade across all levels of the organization, exercising a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, tact and diplomacy to accomplish objectives.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly communicate recommendations and ideas, summarize complex issues, and present to audiences.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, time sensitive environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines.