Staff Accountant

Potential with Quanex•Akron, OH

12h

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, contributing to month-end close procedures, account analysis and reconciliations, and supporting financial operations. This role plays an important part in ensuring the company's financial stability and success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Strong computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA (or on track to complete CPA) is preferred but not required
Experience working with ERP systems is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs General Ledger /Monthly closing activities including preparation and entry of all assigned journal entries, completion of monthly closing checklist and other supporting documentation in a timely manner
Records Intercompany entries with Corporate and all other divisions
Communicates as necessary with Corporate and divisional staff to insure that Intercompany accounts balance and will eliminate properly
Responsible for Sarbanes Oxley compliance in all aspects of performance of job responsibilities and for assisting with internal and external audit requests. Also responsible for electronic retention of testing documentation for audit purposes
Responsible for preparation of Sales and Use and GST/PST returns for multiple jurisdictions on a timely basis
Responsible for a large volume of account reconciliations including analysis of assigned Balance sheet accounts with supporting documentation on a monthly, continuing basis
Completes special projects as assigned by Finance Department management
Independently manage and execute moderate to complex projects specific to the division's needs
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned