Staff Accountant

AOB Products Company • Columbia, MO

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and trial balances, ensure appropriate accounting controls, and assist with consolidated financial statements and related audits. The role reports to the Accounting Manager, who reviews and approves work. Departures from company policies and procedures must be communicated to the Accounting Manager as soon as they are identified.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Good command of English, both verbal and written.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP and willingness to research and resolve accounting application issues.
• Ability to research and reconcile difficult accounts.
• Experience with SOX 404 compliance.
• Strong written, verbal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, proactive, organized, professional, and attentive to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with and willingness to work in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced team environment.
• Must possess proper authorization to work in the United States and, where applicable, to possess technical data as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or MBA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries as part of the month-end close process.
• Prepare balance-sheet account reconciliations during month-end close to ensure operating results are accurately represented and conform to US GAAP.
• Assist with annual physical inventory counts.
• Collect and maintain appropriate supporting documentation for auditor review and Section 404 compliance.
• Assist with footnote preparation for quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K SEC filings.
• Prepare documentation supporting amounts reported in the company's corporate income tax returns.
• Participate in quarterly reviews and year-end audits.
• Continuously manage and support budget and forecast activities.
• Provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
• Perform special accounting projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Communicate departures from company policies and procedures to the Accounting Manager as soon as identified.

What This Job Offers

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