Staff Accountant

ACCO Engineered Systems•Pasadena, TX

11d

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of the monthly financial statements, year-end audit, and department operations. This position will be preparing and inputting journal entries, analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts, and other projects directed by the team. Communicate and interact with Department Heads, Purchasing, and other department personnel regarding the accounting and financial matters relevant to their projects and departments.

Requirements

Four-year business/accounting degree or equivalent experience required
Strong understanding and ability to apply GAAP.
Experience in preparing monthly financial statements and account reconciliations.
Strong follow-through on all projects; ability to multi-task and bring projects to timely completion.
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and commitment to accuracy and quality, while meeting goals and deadlines.
Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Excel & comfortable using formulas (Pivot tables, macros, vlookups, etc.)
Ability to collaborate with both the project managers and other department personnel in improving business processes and financial controls.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently
Ability to handle various projects in a fast paced environment.
Ability to interact positively and effectively in a team setting
The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2-5 years accounting experience in accounting with a private/accounting department.
Public (Big 4)/audit experience a plus
Budgeting, forecasting and analytical experience a plus.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP) – Oracle, JDE, Great Plains, Cognos Business Intelligence
Construction accounting experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing monthly financial statements, management reporting and analysis.
Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Book monthly journal entries.
Assist with fixed asset and inventory modules.
Assist management in banking functions and operations
Perform daily cash deposit and batch posting
Assist with Business License filing and other tax support
Assist in the preparation of monthly sales incentive statement by region and department
Assist in the management and maintenance of salesperson bonus accounts
Assist management in analyzing actual results, variance analysis of budget vs. actuals, forecasting the future, and monitoring large projects actual to estimated results.
Contribute with continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes and financial close.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by manager (i.e. special projects).