Accountant

Essential Functions

• Prepare and maintain financial records, reports, general ledger entries, and supporting documentation
• Aid with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing responsibilities including journal entry preparation and account reconciliations
• Responsible for the timely filing and paying taxes corporate and state
• Prepare sales tax filings, annual personal property tax filings, and other regulatory reports as needed
• Report unclaimed funds to the prospective agencies
• Lead and participate in monthly-end inventory sample selection for test counts for all locations including reconciling parts and fabrication inventory
• Support audits by providing requested financial information and documentation
• Partner and provide solutions for accounting irregularities and process improvement
• Ensure compliance with the financial procedures of the organization
• Engage in critical and confidential aspects of financial reporting and accounting department, including understanding key elements of company's risk profile
• Aid with other ad-hoc accounting projects as necessary such as testing of internal controls, workflow process improvements, and database management to aid in the company meeting budgetary goals
• Provide department cross training and stability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1-3 years of accounting experience
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment with a high level of intellectual curiosity, and a passion and desire to understand and improve upon business processes
• Ability to instill a positive team environment. Must be able to communicate comfortably with the shop floor as well as department directors
• Excellent communication skills and ability to concisely summarize monthly operating results with department directors and others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central, Fixed Assets CS