Accountant - Manufacturing

Accountant ONSITE - Monday - FridayPay 75k-85k

SummaryUnder the direction of the Controller, the Accountant is responsible for preparing, examining and analyzing accounting records and financial statements for accuracy and completeness while balancing and maintaining general ledger accounts, including cash, and supervising accounts receivable and accounts payable; ensuring deadlines are met and processes are performed in accordance with acceptable accounting principles and company procedures and policies.

Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.Performs month end close and balance sheet and revenue report reconciliationEnforces company accounting policies and internal controls in accordance with acceptable accounting principlesAssists in establishing and maintaining policies, procedures and practices relating to the management of accounting related functions emphasizing on accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit policiesPerforms bank reconciliations for checking account(s), makes bank deposits and maintains cash balanceCreates monthly journal entries and various journal postingsPerforms analysis of general ledger accountsManages lien process and communicates with outside counselAssists subordinate accounting personnel in the utilization of procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and servicesIdentifies financial business processes that can be improved through technology and build solutions to increase productivity and reduce costsMaintains accounting records and assists with other accounting functions such as taxes, monthly and yearly financial reports and statementsCreates and maintains various accounting related reports as required by management or government agenciesDevelops rapport and mutually beneficial relationships with customers and vendors Prepares, prints and mails checks according to payment schedulesRecords cash receipts, batch numbers and balance totalsInputs and analyzes data in ERP system and creates reportsWorks safely and supports and enforces all safety rulesWorks safely and supports and enforces all safety rulesLives Company Core Values: Pride & Passion – Be Tenacious and Resourceful Friendly & Fair – Do the Right Thing Listen, Learn & Lead – Seek a Better Way Owners & Operators – Act Like it Work & Win – Together as 1 TeamDescription of Marginal Job Functions:Acts as back-up for payroll functionMaintains industry certificationsActs as back-up for Accounts Payable and Accounts receivable functions, recording cash receipts, batch numbers and balance totals and pursues outstanding invoices and negotiates payment plans with past due customersSets personal goals for continued learning and growth

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Requires education generally equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related disciplineRequires at least 5 years of `work experience in a finance or accounting role in a fast-paced, team environment for a manufacturing businessRequires computer literacy and the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficientlyRequires knowledge of and the development of proficiency in MRP/ERP (M2K) softwareRequires strong organizational skills, detail orientation and a high degree of accuracy in all tasksRequires excellent problem solving skills and the ability and desire to develop and implement practical solutionsRequires excellent communication skills to effectively relay verbal and written information in a professional mannerRequires excellent customer service skillsRequires negotiation skills to reach mutually beneficial resolutionsRequires self-motivation and the ability to work independently and as part of a project teamRequires the ability to handle multiple, competing priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines while producing accurate and high quality workRequires the ability to use basic office equipment: fax, voicemail, copier, calculator, etc.Requires basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide, count and calculate