Staff Accountant

Essential Functions

• Congduct general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and identify and correct errors.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files as well as reconciling accounts.
• Supports monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial closes, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of accounts.
• Assists in providing schedules and commentary for account results and variances.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures.
• Protects the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains policies and procedures for assigned departments, and identifies and suggests improvements for accounting reports and procedures.
• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Reconciles bank accounts, verifies deposits.
• Reconciles cash disbursements accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
• Processes customer invoices and manages customer collections.
• Verifies and ensures accounts payable payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform audits and reviews.
• Fills tax forms with federal, state and local government agencies.
• Mentors and coaches the AP/AR Analyst.

Competencies

• Financial Management
• Analytical/Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail/Accuracy
• Communication Proficiency (Written & Verbal)
• Organizational/Time Management Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Works Independently
• Ethical Conduct

Required Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Progressive Accounting Experience.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• A high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Proficient in ERP and Accounting Systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables).

Preferred Education and Experience

• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pro-Active Engineering offers a competitive wage based on experience and a generous benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement plan with a company match, FSA, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, and Gain Sharing bonuses.

About the Role

• Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer.