Accountant (General) 1
About The Position
Applied Composites is seeking an Accountant to work with the accounting team and assist with accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) compliance and financial reporting. The role supports preparation of the business’s financial statements, including the balance sheet, statement of retained earnings, income statement, and statement of cash flows. It helps ensure financial processes comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable governmental requirements. The position maintains general ledger subledgers and fixed asset records, supports monthly close and financial statement preparation, and handles governmental filing requirements. Applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR: U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, political asylees, or refugees.
Requirements
- Post-secondary degree in Accounting, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that supports successful job performance.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience.
- Thorough understanding and experience in financial accounting and control processes, with attention to GAAP compliance.
- Ability to maintain the AR ledger and proactively resolve AR issues.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize amid changing situations.
- Ability to solve problems in straightforward situations and analyze possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong Excel knowledge; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools.
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
Responsibilities
- Keep accounts receivable compliant with applicable terms, and report and investigate AR issues.
- Assist in preparing the business’s financial statements, including the balance sheet, statement of retained earnings, income statement, and statement of cash flows.
- Maintain general ledger subledgers for balance sheet accounts, process monthly journal entries, and assist with monthly financial statements.
- Participate in the monthly close by generating journal entries, preparing reconciliations, and analytically reviewing assigned general ledger accounts for accuracy and proper valuation.
- Classify, examine, and analyze accounting records and prepare related financial reports and statements.
- Maintain facility fixed asset records, including supporting documentation for property tax.
- Maintain governmental filing requirements, including sales tax, property tax, corporate annual filings, and ITAR reports.
- Assist the accounting team with the data package for annual company internal audits in the Finance Accounting and Control Function.
- Ensure financial business processes comply with GAAP and applicable governmental requirements.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Accident insurance and critical illness insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Employee assistance plan.
- Retirement savings and matching.
- Tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
