Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support for regional operations.
• Heavily involved in the month-end close process.
• Preparation and maintenance of monthly accruals across multiple plant operations.
• Work with plant personnel to ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Aid in the preparation of timely and accurate management reporting.
• Perform reconciliation of balance accounts.
• Conduct standard and ad-hoc analysis.
• Evaluate and recommend new approaches and procedures for process improvements and efficiencies.
• Support internal and external audit requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant prior experience; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant accounting experience.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Self-starter and quick learner with the ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel; JD Edwards skills desirable.
• Detail-oriented with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work hands-on with team members.
• Manufacturing or construction and inventory accounting experience a plus.
• Ability to travel on occasion (5%).