Accountant

Segers Aero Corporation • Fairhope, AL

9d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant supports the Finance Department by managing Accounts Payable, maintaining accounting records, preparing financial reports, processing Sales and Use Tax filings, and assisting with month-end close activities. This role is also responsible for inventory costing, account reconciliations, and supporting a variety of accounting functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Must be able to effectively read, write and communicate in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and GAAP.
• Ability to provide verifications of US citizenship or permanent residency to satisfy ITAR/EAR restrictions
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other leaders, co-workers, customers, and others and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Stress management skills working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations.
• Must be self-directed and action-oriented with the ability to work with minimal or no direct supervision.
• Demonstrated effective stress management skills with the ability to maintain professionalism while working in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and or employees.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and display professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other leaders, co-workers, customers, and others and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among co-workers and supervisors
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision and to take initiative
• Must be able to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations
• Must be able to apply common sense
• Must be able to effectively read, write and communicate in English
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using fractions and decimals; compute percentages, ratios, rates and interpret graphs
• Must be able to comply with OSHA requirements and standards to properly wear all applicable PPE
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs., with assistance occasionally
• Must be able to see within normal range of vision with or without corrective lenses
• Must be able to hear running machinery
• Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while using hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively
• Must have exceptional eye-hand coordination
• Must regularly be able to reach overhead
• Must regularly be able to squat, bend, twist and stand
• Must be able to walk around regularly using steps occasionally

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, coordinate approval, enter and reconcile Accounts Payable transactions within the accounting system.
• Enter and reconcile sales transactions and related accounting records.
• Prepares accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Suggest scalable approaches to reducing costs, streamlining processes, and improving margins.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assist the Controller with project and order closeouts, inventory costing, and cost-of-sales analysis.
• Research and resolve inventory accounting discrepancies in coordination with cross-functional departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation in accordance with company policies and accepted accounting practices.
• Provide backup support for Accounting Department functions as needed.
• Assist with departmental administrative duties and special projects.
• Maintain confidentiality of all internal information
• Attends all safety and health training, as required, in a timely manner
• Works when scheduled and complies with company attendance policy
• Works overtime as required
• Observes and practices all safety procedures and personal policies (e.g. Safety-glasses, ear plugs, face shields etc.)
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Three weeks of vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(K) plan that includes an employer matching program (up to 4%)
• Medical Plan
• Telemedicine Program
• Identity Theft Prevention Program
• Dental and Vision (company paid benefit for employee coverage)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability (company-paid benefit)
• Basic Life/AD&D (company paid benefit / 2x base salary amount)
• Voluntary - Supplemental Life/AD&D coverage options
• Spouse & Child Life coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care options)
• Employee Assistance Program (company-paid, includes three free counseling sessions)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree