Staff Accountant II

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the accurate and timely execution of core accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger through detailed account reviews, reconciliations, and preparation of journal entries.
• Review monthly balance sheet and income statement activity, identify and post necessary corrections, and support the month-end close process in accordance with established timelines and GAAP requirements.
• Assign responsibility for one or more functional accounting areas, such as cash and accruals, allocations, fixed assets, revenue and accounts receivable, payroll and employee benefits, intercompany accounting, consolidations and financial reporting, and internal controls and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, prepare audit schedules, and work directly with external auditors to support audit and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, strengthen internal controls, and enhance overall financial accuracy and compliance.
• Bring additional experience to support greater independence and reduced day-to-day supervision, performing general ledger reviews and analyses, including preparation and posting of journal entries as needed.
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Support the month-end close process by preparing accurate supporting documentation and completing deliverables in a timely manner to facilitate financial reporting.
• Manage bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to address reconciliation issues and ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.
• Aid in developing and maintaining Internal Control Documentation, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation of accounting updates, including changes in GAAP and revisions to internal accounting procedures or policies.
• Work closely with external auditors by preparing audit schedules and providing timely and thorough responses to audit inquiries.
• Prepare required census, regulatory, and compliance reporting in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts, system enhancements, special projects, and other company-wide initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and accuracy.
• Travel to plant locations is expected up to 10%.

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Ability to utilize GAAP, Business Intelligence tools, and other Microsoft Office applications required.
• Intermediate analytic ability is needed to gather and interpret data.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and ability to work autonomously.
• Position requires 2 – 5 years of general accounting experience.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience and ERP proficiency is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience required.
• Public accounting or manufacturing experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.