Accountant

Job Description

Ensure all aspects of Accounts Receivable are processed in a timely manner and tracked until payment is received. This includes generating and distributing invoices, interacting with customers or vendors validating payments against invoices, processing payments and conducting Accounts Receivable calls.

Review Accounts Payable activities to ensure accurate entries and timely processing. Provide support and back-up as required.

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and adjustments. Assist in the daily reconciliation of general and subsidiary bank accounts by gathering and balancing information.

Prepare and maintain various accounting reports (e.g. AR, AP GRNI, cost analysis and cash flow projection reports) on a regular basis.

Prepare balance sheets and income statements. Assist with inventory reconciliations and cost accounting. Assist in maintaining financial records for multiple locations domestically and internationally.

Work with fellow employees, vendors and customers to resolve any problems or discrepancies to ensure positive cash flow. Collaborate with Purchasing, Sales and Inventory Control Departments. Support external and internal audits.

Support management by following policies and procedures while complying with federal, state and local financial legal requirements. Follow all VJX and OSHA workplace safety requirements and policies.

Special projects as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 2-4 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing or corporate environment
• Experience with an ERP, MRP or other Accounting Systems
• Knowledgeable on basic accounting techniques, corporate financial accounting regulations and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient knowledge in Excel
• Analytic ability with strict attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and anticipate work needs in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on quality, accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Non-Essential Skills

• Previous experience supporting multiple locations domestically and internationally
• Prior bank reconciliation experience in a multi-account environment
• The ability to communicate in Chinese
• Prior experience with Global Shop Solutions (GSS)

Physical Demands And Mental Demands

• Regularly required to sit, walk, bend, stoop and stand
• Will need to repeatedly use hands & fingers to operate basic office equipment
• Expected to effectively communicate in person, on phone and via email and other electronic devices on a continual and repetitive basis
• May need to communicate and effectively manage dissatisfied or frustrated customers and/or interface with difficult/demanding individuals