Staff Accountant - Rebates

Responsibilities

• Recording and reconciling monthly rebate accruals.
• Reviewing customer contracts to validate rebates are calculated in accordance with contractual terms.
• Applies fundamental accounting concepts and practices in assigned areas.
• Confers with supervisor on unusual matters.
• Communicates with management and employees regarding issues in accounting and recommends solutions.
• Explains and interprets department policies, procedures, and practices.
• Affords assistance to customers and other constituents.
• Affords assistance in the development of new or revised policies, procedures, and programs by performing research and analysis.
• Develops recommendations concerning procedures and program features.
• Communicates with outside agencies or organizations, to obtain or exchange information.
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of advanced concepts in assigned areas, specifically Revenue Recognition under ASC 606 and Accounting for Rebates.
• Develops an awareness of how decisions made in assigned areas impact work in other functional areas.
• Stays abreast of current trends, and practices in area of specialization.
• Reads and follows the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct, and follows all physical and digital security practices.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Plus generally two years of directly related accounting experience.
• Detailed knowledge of accounting theories and practices in area of responsibility.
• Working knowledge of all other accounting procedures.