Staff Accountant

OKUMA AMERICA CORPORATION•Charlotte, NC

49d•Onsite

About The Position

At Okuma America Corporation, the Staff Accountant manages the Accounts Receivable function, as well as other essential general accounting duties. This role requires actively managing all facets of domestic and international collections for trade A/R and non-trade A/R, while providing active oversight of various accounts, reconciliations, and daily accounting activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Minimum entry-level - 2 years of Accounting experience
Must demonstrate intermediate skills using Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office knowledge including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as exceptional listening skills
Exceptional ability to speak and write effectively in a business environment
Exceptional ability to ask necessary questions
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to adapt to change and take initiative
Ability to sit continuously for over 3/4 of normal work shift, and stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms for at least 1/4 of the normal work shift
Ability to lift and carry, push, or pull up to 10 pounds
Ability to stoop, crouch and reach
Ability to talk or hear continuously
Ability to see clearly to do all work-related tasks (clear or corrected vision at 20 inches or less)
Ability to operate a vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license
Finger dexterity is required frequently for over 3/4 of the normal work shift including operating a phone, computer/ electronic equipment
Maintain annual OSHA safety certifications as required by job duties
Driving record that is insurable
Live within a commutable distance of the corporate office

Nice To Haves

Cost accounting experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage Accounting Operations: All assigned Monthly close process journal entries (in transit reconciliation, payroll JE, Travel accrual, non- PO expense accrual, other accruals, Wells Fargo Purchase card JE’s and all JE’s needed for reconciliations)
Responsible for all payroll related reconciliations, payroll cash recon, petty cash recon, employee advance recon, flex spending recon, main cash account reconciliation
Prepares prepaid reconciliations and monthly amortization journal entries
Creation of all manual invoices
Support Financial Administration: Concur administration and training/assisting employees on how to enter expense reports in Concur
Purchasing Card and travel card administration
Setting up Optum and Fidelity administration and ACH payments following each payroll
Prepares responses to Census reports
Assist with Accounting & Reporting Activities: Assist with accounts payable when needed
Assist with inventory adjustments, when needed
Assist with all adhoc reporting to third parties
Prepares tax reporting as needed
Support Systems, Audits & Continuous Improvement: Assist with the management and implementation of the Onestream system and the new customer portal
Prepares audit schedules and information gathering for audits