Accountant

Gfmco Llc•Columbus, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Goldens’ Foundry & Machine Company is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Staff Accountant / Accounts Payable professional to join our Finance team. This salaried position will have primary responsibility for accounts payable while also supporting general accounting, account reconciliations, month-end activities, financial reporting, inventory-related accounting, and other accounting functions. The successful candidate must be organized, accurate, dependable, and able to identify and resolve discrepancies through appropriate follow-up.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
Understanding of and the ability to adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Ability to correctly prepare payroll related tax reports.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
Adherence to safety procedures and guidelines, including wearing PPE such as hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, flame retardant clothing, and steel toe work boots.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

Review, code, enter, and process vendor invoices for payment in accordance with established company procedures and payment terms.
Match invoices with purchase orders, receiving documentation, packing slips, approvals, and other supporting records as applicable.
Identify and research pricing, quantity, receiving, coding, approval, duplicate invoice, and other discrepancies. Coordinate with Purchasing, Receiving, department managers, or vendors to resolve issues before payment.
Maintain accurate vendor records and assist with establishing new vendors and obtaining required documentation.
Prepare accounts payable payments according to established payment schedules, terms, approvals, and company procedures.
Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, credits, payments, account balances, and other account matters.
Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable records and follow up on outstanding or unresolved items.
Assist with general ledger activity, including journal entries, account reconciliations, account analysis, and research of discrepancies.
Reconcile bank accounts, cash disbursement accounts, payroll-related accounts, and other financial accounts assigned.
Assist with month-end closing activities and help ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in the appropriate accounting period.
Assist with physical inventory and inventory-related accounting activities as assigned.
Assist with preparation of financial reports, schedules, account analyses, and supporting documentation.
Gather account information, invoices, reconciliations, and other supporting documentation requested for annual audits or financial reviews.
Assist with sales tax, payroll-related accounting, and other federal, state, or local reporting requirements as assigned.
Work with Purchasing and Receiving to maintain an accurate flow of purchase orders, receipts, packing slips, invoices, and related accounting documentation.
Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls and identify transactions or discrepancies requiring additional review or approval.
Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
Maintain confidentiality of company financial, banking, payroll, vendor, and employee information.
Assist Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, Payroll, and other administrative functions when needed.
Identify practical opportunities to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of accounting and accounts payable processes.
Perform other related accounting and administrative duties as assigned.