Junior Staff Accountant

Baker Commodities•Southwick, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely and effectively perform general clerical duties including calculating, posting, and verifying information to maintain customer records, material records, accounting records and financial data. Please see our website for more information regarding Baker Commodities, Inc. www.bakercommodities.com

Requirements

Knowledge of basic accounting procedures
Clerical skills such as handling files and records and typing
Strong attention to detail, organization, problem solving and follow through skills
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook)
High school diploma or equivalent
1 year experience providing support in an accounting department
Less than 5% travel requirement

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred

Responsibilities

Enter customer transaction data into proprietary software systems.
Prepare and maintain raw material and finished product reports, including raw material tracking, production reporting, inventory reporting, shipping reporting, and yield reporting.
Track, monitor, and report fixed asset movements.
Track and report vehicle fuel consumption.
Monitor and report facility energy usage.
Update proprietary software with pricing changes on a monthly basis.
Review accounts payable vouchers for accuracy, completeness, and proper coding.
Assist with regulatory compliance and industry reporting requirements.
Maintain customer-specific and group reporting as required.
Manage and reconcile the facility petty cash fund.
Conduct research and provide responses to accounting and finance-related inquiries for the division.
Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and support internal and external audit activities.
Assist with annual insurance renewal processes.
Prepare special reports and analyses as requested by management.
Support managers and supervisors with the administration of the employee timekeeping system.
Process accounts receivable activities on a weekly and monthly basis, including invoicing, document scanning, and mailing invoices and payments.
Support accounting operations through document filing, account reconciliations, and operation of accounting software programs.
Maintain professional and ethical interactions with employees, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Adhere to all department and company policies, procedures, and standards.
Crosstrain in additional accounting functions to provide broader support to the Division Manager and accounting team.
Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner
Follow department and company procedures
Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time as business needs evolve over time.