Accountant I

TekniPlex • Town of East Bloomfield, NY

18d • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the Controller, the Staff Accountant I will be responsible for performing entry level accounting functions covering a broad range of reconciling and analyzing a variety of balance sheet accounts. The Staff Accountant I will have working knowledge in Accounting and will have the ability to apply standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; or 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possesses strong math aptitude, work accurately with numbers, good organization skills and ability to efficiently operate standard office equipment.
• Strong analytical ability and thorough understanding of computer systems and accounting principles.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels.
• Requires a strong Team player

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access is a plus.
• Experience in LN or other ERP systems a plus

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing account analysis/reconciliations.
• Includes month end/year end work of creating and entering Journal Entries
• Creation of monthly workpapers for Balance Sheet ending balances
• Understanding and documenting process flows
• Researching and documenting accounting transactions
• Accounts Payable Vendor GL Coding
• Inventory Management – Cycle Counts creation and entering updates in system
• Budget Work (setting up costs for new year)
• Year end audit work
• Fixed Asset Management – Keep copies of invoices for fixed asset purchases
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• bonus potential

What This Job Offers

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