Staff Accountant II

Stella Jones • Lufkin, TX

20d

About The Position

Primary responsibilities include financial period closings, G/L accounting, account reconciliations, various business analysis, and a variety of other accounting functions. The position requires a self-starter with initiative and exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and provide follow up. Key interpersonal skills include: Flexible, resourceful, strong communication skills, self-motivated/ability to work with little or no supervision, computer/technical literacy, and willing to travel as needed. Principal Responsibilities: Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process under direction of Accounting Manager Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations Compile, enter and analyze financial information Analyze key processes and recommend internal control improvements Assist with design, testing and integration of two system implementations Perform ad hoc projects and analyses under the direction of Accounting Manager Partner with management to prepare value added analysis and reports Keep Accounting Manager apprised of potential concerns and statuses Synthesizes month-to-date and year-to-date variance explanations for all plants Responds to ongoing requests from plants for accounting and financial information and support Analyze manufacturing cost standards and review variances with management for root cause Apply principles of accounting theory and use of judgment and other professional skills to determine the appropriate procedures for preparing and maintaining accounting records and reports Train and mentor peers Performs other related duties as assigned Supports ERP master file maintenance activities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position Qualifications: Education: Accounting knowledge – 4-year degree in accounting Experience: 3+ years’ experience in accounting including experience with analysis, reconciling accounts, cost accounting, receivables and payables, and journal entries, preferably in manufacturing industry License/Certification: CPA, CMA, MBA preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Advance proficiency in Microsoft office products (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) Current knowledge of business and accounting systems (SAP) and LIMS highly preferred Strong initiative and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attentive to details and accuracy Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure

Requirements

• Accounting knowledge – 4-year degree in accounting
• 3+ years’ experience in accounting including experience with analysis, reconciling accounts, cost accounting, receivables and payables, and journal entries, preferably in manufacturing industry
• Advance proficiency in Microsoft office products (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Current knowledge of business and accounting systems (SAP) and LIMS highly preferred
• Strong initiative and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attentive to details and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure

Nice To Haves

• CPA
• CMA
• MBA preferred
• Current knowledge of business and accounting systems (SAP) and LIMS highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process under direction of Accounting Manager
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Compile, enter and analyze financial information
• Analyze key processes and recommend internal control improvements
• Assist with design, testing and integration of two system implementations
• Perform ad hoc projects and analyses under the direction of Accounting Manager
• Partner with management to prepare value added analysis and reports
• Keep Accounting Manager apprised of potential concerns and statuses
• Synthesizes month-to-date and year-to-date variance explanations for all plants
• Responds to ongoing requests from plants for accounting and financial information and support
• Analyze manufacturing cost standards and review variances with management for root cause
• Apply principles of accounting theory and use of judgment and other professional skills to determine the appropriate procedures for preparing and maintaining accounting records and reports
• Train and mentor peers
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Supports ERP master file maintenance activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level