Staff Accountant I

TECHNICAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC•Aurora, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant I will be responsible for the day-to-day handling and reporting of payables, and the review and processing of journal entries for TCP North America. Daily responsibilities include review and processing of intercompany and other payables, resolution of discrepancies; cost updates, freight updates, & supplier pricing changes. Additional duties include month end closing activities to include reconciliations and journal entry processing.

Requirements

2-3 years general accounting experience and accounts payable processing is preferred
Solid understanding of accounting principles
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Solid organizational skills
Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance
JD Edwards system experience preferred
MS Office skills with strong Excel skills
Solid organizational skills, detail oriented, strong team player.
Demonstrated ability to be proactive and resourceful in a team environment
Willingness to learn

Responsibilities

Accurate and timely processing of invoices to ensure entries are posted in the correct accounting period.
Receive and attach supporting packing slips or expense support and categorize all accounts payable bills.
Distribute vendor invoices to department heads for approval.
Assist with proper general ledger coding of invoices.
Prepare and print weekly check runs, distributing to vendors accordingly.
Record all ACH/Wires and other banking entries daily to ensure proper cutoffs.
Maintain and update vendor W-9 forms and records.
Ensure that all payable transactions are accurately documented.
Provide payable data and support as requested by all internal or external auditors.
Monitor and update G/L account reconciliations for certain prepaid accounts, as new payments, receipts, and invoices are vouchered.
Work with accounting team in monitoring and reconciling key accounts.
Document accounting transactions, using procedures defined by internal and external stakeholders.
Work with Operations, Supply Chain, Accounting, and Product Management to monitor and update product costs.
Perform analysis and analytics on costing issues in inventory.
Analyze discrepancies and identify root causes.
Prepare information requested by internal, external and bank audits.
Work with all company departments to resolve accounting issues.
Ensure that policies and procedures, especially as they relate to authorized approvers, are being followed in daily activities.
Other responsibilities or projects assigned by manager.