Sr. Staff Accountant

JM Huber Corporation•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of general accounting and analytical responsibilities that are critical to the operations of the Huber US Finance team and ensuring a timely financial close on a monthly basis. Collaborates with colleagues and accounting management to calculate and prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries, record and reconcile intercompany activity, and completes various account reconciliations to ensure integrity of the balance sheet. The accountant also acts as a liaison to other Huber affiliates to ensure proper accounting of intercompany activity, respond to and prepare work papers for various audit inquiries, and perform various accounting related tasks and ad hoc requests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CPA or CPA track preferred
2 to 4 years accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing organization or audit firm
Working knowledge of US GAAP
Experience with an integrated ERP system, Oracle a plus
Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and with a team
Effective communication skills, written and verbal
Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to be flexible with work assignments and collaboration

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries, including development of supporting documentation and calculations
Prepaids, accrued expenses, corporate overhead allocations
Revenue recognition analysis and deferral calculations
Customer freight accruals, coordinate with Logistics Team to ensure completeness & accuracy
T&E and Purchase Cards calculations and accruals
Close financial accounting sub-systems in Oracle
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables close, ensuring proper system cut-off and interface
Payroll accounting journal interface and related payroll accruals
3rd party commission accounting interface and accruals
Prepare reconciliations of bank activity and bank statements
Track and ensure reconciliation with I/C partners, including factored receivables and shipment activity
Review of trial balance for discrepancies and potential reclassifications
Draft account reconciliations, research, document and resolve reconciling items
Prepare schedules and work papers for internal and external audit requests
Liaise and respond to audit questions and inquiries
Coordinate with Shared Transaction Services (STS) group to resolve Accounts Payable issues, coordinating with HEM plant accounting teams, as necessary
Secondary back-up for cash application, when necessary
Perform various ad hoc projects and analysis, as necessary