Staff Accountant
About The Position
The Staff Accountant supports the accounting and treasury functions and contributes to month-end and year-end general ledger close activities, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations. The position also supports the annual financial statement audit and helps coordinate and prepare treasury-related schedules. Responsibilities include general accounting, inter-company accounting, cash management and reconciliation, financial reporting and analysis, and closing and consolidating monthly financial records for all locations. The Staff Accountant also supports external reporting, audits, risk management, foreign-region hedging analysis, and other accounting and cross-functional projects. This is a desk position requiring extended periods of computer and/or phone use and occasional lifting of at least 25 pounds. Travel is 0–10%.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
- At least 1 year of experience.
- Ability to collaborate across departmental functions.
- Strong problem-solving, basic accounting, research and resolution, data analysis, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Ability to maintain a high level of trust, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Oracle and BPC.
Responsibilities
- Participate in general accounting, including inter-company accounting, cash management and reconciliation, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
- Assist with closing monthly financial records for all locations and consolidating results across locations.
- Help validate and design proposed changes to the general ledger system to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met.
- Support accounting and cross-functional projects as needed.
- Participate in external reporting, including drafting footnotes and preparing supporting documentation.
- Gather support for external audits and assist with periodic reviews of the company’s financial records.
- Assist with risk management, including gathering insurance renewal data, tracking insurance spending against policy deductibles, and performing related accounting reconciliations.
- Compile regional data and assist with analyzing foreign-region hedging positions for strategy, accounting, and reporting purposes.
- Gather and report foreign exchange and key commodity rates weekly.
- Develop ad hoc reports and complete special assignments as needed.
- Manage multiple tasks while maintaining control and organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
