Accountant

Mactac North America•Stow, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant is responsible for preparing and analyzing company financial information to provide accurate and useful information to Mactac management for review and decision making. This includes preparing various general ledger account reconciliations, reviewing general ledger accounts, preparing and correct journal entries, and generally providing and maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related discipline and a minimum of 5 years experience in accounting or a related field is required. In lieu of a degree, a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 15 years experience in bookkeeping, accounting or a related field is required.
Strong Microsoft Office experience, including advanced skills in Excel, is required.
Fundamental understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP.
Ability to quantify results, identify new opportunities, adapt to change, and interface with all levels of management on a continual basis.
Ability to work with others in order to accomplish a common goal.
Detail-oriented, organized and analytical with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
Excellent time management skills and able to prioritize work accordingly.
Self-manager of projects, deadlines, and time.
Effective communication skills – written, verbal, and interpersonal.
Should possess a basic understanding of financial statements.

Nice To Haves

Prior accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is desirable.
Experience utilizing PowerBI or a similar tool for data reporting and analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparing and maintaining daily cash tracking worksheets.
Analyzing travel and expense reports for approval and adherence to company policies.
Preparing, recording and reconciling the travel and expense detail from Concur.
Preparing, tracking and analyzing prepaid expenses, and reconciling associated general ledger accounts.
Preparing and completing journal entries and closing tasks as assigned.
Reconciling and confirming general ledger accounts as assigned.
Assisting internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits.
Ensuring the timely preparation and filing of various government surveys.
Working on special projects as assigned.
Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules that support general ledger balances, ensuring accuracy and ease of testing and verification.
Preparing documentation of business processes and identifying steps to improve those processes.
Answering questions related to general ledger balances and preparing account analysis schedules as required.
Identifying accounting problems, researching possible solutions, and formulating conclusions to present to stakeholders involved.
Developing new methods in conjunction with a changing environment, recommending improvements in updating documentation, accuracy, and timeliness.
Creating an acceptable audit trail to facilitate review and support at year-end.
Being responsible for internal accounting controls to provide reasonable assurance that the company's assets are safeguarded and properly accounted for in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).