Staff Accountant
About the role
DuraPlas, Inc. is a multifaceted organization that develops innovative plastic products for various industries. The Staff Accountant position plays a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and integrity while supporting business growth.
Responsibilities
Support the month-end close process by preparing reconciliations, analyzing financial results, and ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger.
Analyze income statement trends and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
Manage fixed asset accounting, insurance amortization, prepaid expense amortization, and property tax accruals.
Prepare and distribute financial trend reports, including advertising and repair & maintenance expense analysis.
Perform daily cash reconciliations to ensure accurate recording of cash activity.
Complete monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies as needed.
Reconcile accrued freight and other assigned balance sheet accounts.
Assist with processing vendor invoices, customer invoicing, and cash receipt posting.
Review and establish new vendor and customer accounts in accordance with company procedures, including basic credit reviews.
Run and review accounts receivable and accounts payable aging reports and assist with account maintenance and issue resolution.
Review open claims in miscellaneous receivable and partner with internal teams to resolve outstanding items.
Ensure compliance with sales tax exemption requirements as DuraPlas expands to comply with Wayfair Nexus (expected compliance in 30+ states).
Support the annual external audit by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to audit requests.
Review transactions and reports to identify discrepancies, ensure policy compliance, and maintain accurate financial records.
Review internal accounting reports and system queries to identify discrepancies, validate transaction accuracy, and support month-end close activities.
Collaborate with team members across Accounting and other departments to resolve issues, improve financial processes, and support business initiatives.
Contribute to special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
5 years of accounting experience.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required.
Comprehensive knowledge of the payables and receivables process.
Experience managing fixed assets.
Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to perform v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.
Experience with month-end close procedures.
Ability to manage and record journal entries.
Knowledge of general ledger systems.
Skills & Abilities
History of ability to manage multiple projects with various priorities simultaneously with success.
High level of urgency to provide World Class results for DuraPlas, Inc.
Ability to demonstrate reliability, accuracy, attention to detail, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Strong analytical skills and systems thinking ability with a commitment to high standards of excellence; unwilling to settle.
High emotional intelligence: ability to understand and respond to diverse team needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adaptable to various teams from the manufacturing floor to senior leadership.
Resilient and resourceful; views challenging situations as opportunities to solve problems.
Works well both independently and within a team environment.
Benefits
401(k) plan with a company contribution match.
Health insurance options including both PPO and HSA plan.
Vision and dental insurance.
Long-term disability (LTD).
Basic life insurance with the option for supplemental life insurance.
Paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).