Accounting Clerk

RED LINE PLASTICS LLC•Manitowoc, WI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary result expected from the Sr. Accountant is financial information reporting, billing, variance analysis, audits, and finalizing payroll. The Sr. Accountant will oversee the daily operations and improvement of the accounting department. This position will work closely with the Director of Finance and will complete other tasks as they are assigned by the Director of Finance.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), balance sheet and income statement methods, internal controls, and other areas related to financial reporting
Comfortable with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft products
Working knowledge of ERP
Ability to recommend changes and upgrades to meet the needs of the business
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills paired with the ability to comprehend complex accounting functions
Excellent communication, people development, planning, and organization skills
High energy level and tolerance to tight deadlines
Forward thinking approaches to maintain the company’s exceptional growth
Secondary Education in Accounting preferred
Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
Demonstrated knowledge in the use of current technology, Microsoft office products, and other manufacturing software

Nice To Haves

experience with Infor Syteline software preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Completes month-end and year-end closing, including preparation of journal entries, account and variance analysis, reconciliations to the general ledger, and coordination of audits
Assists in the preparation of the appropriate quarterly and annual reporting packages
Responsible for all aspects of the weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing
Reviews the accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
Maintaining and reconciling fixed asset schedules
May conduct variance analyses such as reviewing the balance sheet and income statement for any unexpected variances and researching variances to identify root cause for variance
Develops accounting operational improvements
Creates and updates procedures on an ongoing basis
Assists with international shipments and reporting
Reports Federal, State, and Local taxes and other required filings
Oversees and serves as a backup for the tasks held by the Accounting Specialist, including cash application, customer invoicing, vouchering invoices, and discrepancy resolutions
Completes other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance