Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prior to posting journal entries to the general ledger, review transaction reports and make any necessary adjustments.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and reconcile to accounting records.
• Prepare journal entries to the general ledger for posting by Manager.
• Perform standard duties including but not limited to journal preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, financial report analysis generation and distribution.
• Prepare and finalize standard entries and module closings and ensure that all plant and corporate level activities are completed within specified timelines.
• Run required month end reports.
• Process and reconcile daily cash transactions as well as prepare bank reconciliation.
• Prepare daily reports containing cash balances, working capital, production, or other financial/operational metrics.
• Maintain inventory records and review requests to make inventory adjustments.
• Participate in annual physical counts at all facilities.
• Collect appropriate data and prepare federal, state and/or local government tax or income statements, reports, and surveys.
• Process all credit insurance and general insurance premiums.
• Prepare yearly general insurance renewal and vehicle registration renewals.
• Prepare and process monthly fixed asset report and depreciation.
• Update and modify fixed asset database on a continuous basis to ensure information is current.
• Perform fixed asset audits as needed.
• Absorb and distribute various other reports that will relate information such as production time factors or accuracy/quality rates at the plants.
• Create the bills of materials and maintain parts numbers system for all company products.
• Absorb and enforce internal controls, as necessary.
• Absorb and assist in preparation of annual budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a degree in accounting or finance and one to three years accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with manufacturing-based company preferred.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Possess working knowledge of MS Office software.
• Knowledge of Crystal Reports software would be helpful.
• Able to successfully manage multiple tasks.

Qualifications

At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees’ skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement. There are no barriers to impede your progress here and no ceilings to halt your advance. You’ll control your own destiny, and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies.

Skills

Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks.

About the Role

At AJM, we are one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags. We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing team!

Benefits

At AJM, our comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA), truly sets us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a comprehensive package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage. Summary Of Benefits – Medical Insurance (BCBS)Dental InsuranceOptical InsuranceLife InsuranceShort & Long-Term Disability InsuranceCafeteria Benefits PlanFlexible Spending AgreementHealth Savings AccountChild & Dependent Care Savings Account401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)Tuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance/Wellness ProgramPaid VacationsPaid HolidayPaid Sick & Personal TimeProfessional Development Program (AJM University)

Schedule

Not specified

Pay

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