Staff Accountant

Case Paper Co Inc • Harrison, NY

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About The Position

We are seeking a staff accountant to join our team.  This role will focus on general ledger tasks such as month-end close, daily cash activity postings, and daily reconciliations between our two systems. Other tasks may include business taxes, such as sales tax and annual reports, audit requests, bank reporting, and budget assistance.  The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, can hit deadlines, communicates effectively, and understands GAAP and accounting principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), AS400 systems, and future ERP platforms (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Team player who can manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.
• Strong communicator and collaborator who works well cross-functionally.
• Willingness and ability to work through new system implementations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in AR analysis and / or cost accounting is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Key member of month-end close team.  Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and assist with finance statement preparation.
• Reconcile bank accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
• Daily reconciliation of two systems currently in use.
• Assist with other month end tasks, as needed.
• Prepare documentation for year-end audits and semi-annual bank audits.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual business tax reports such as sales and use tax returns, annual reports, and personal property returns.
• Assist with Unclaimed Property process.  Help to ensure all credits and overpayments are used or refunded to customers or states in a timely manner.
• May prepare weekly and monthly reports for bank related to collections, sales, etc.
• Assist with annual budget.
• Analyze financial reports and understand and report on variances.
• May cross-train on accounts payable and/or accounts receivable functions.
• Communicate with customers and co-workers in a timely and courteous manner.

What This Job Offers

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