Staff Accountant

Gibraltar Industries•North Baltimore, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant applies accounting principles to moderately complex activities, including internal and external audits and the preparation of sales and use tax returns. The role also oversees accounts payable invoices in Stampli and manages the full accounts payable process, including month-end close and reconciliations. Success requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a solid understanding of financial accounting and general ledger accounts. The staff accountant will also be cross-train in other accounting team functions. This is an on-site position located in North Baltimore, OH.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required.
Major: Accounting or Finance.
1 to 3 years’ experience in general accounting
Attention to Detail
Fostering Teamwork
Managing Performance
Building Collaborative Relationships
Customer Orientation
Result Orientation
Personal Credibility
Initiative
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel required.
Must be able to see and hear.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Oracle (ERP system) is desired
Experience in Stampli is a plus

Responsibilities

Recommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions in the accounting system and procedures.
Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
Manage all accounts payable activities within Oracle & Stampli to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice processing and payment.
Perform accounts payable month end close process in Oracle within the timeframe required.
Prepare monthly reconciliations for accounts payable related accounts within the timeframe required.
GL code and upload weekly approved freight invoice data from third party processing and audit company.
Prepare monthly entries for unentered expenses, utility accrual, freight accrual and prepaids.
Prepare and file sales and use tax returns monthly by use of Vertex tax software.
Perform monthly review of overhead spending during closing and provide management with drivers in fluctuations.
Manage procurement card program and T&E program.
Created users and assist with managing potential fraud instances.
Perform Accounting review of expense reports in Concur.
Assist Concur users with questions and training.
Work with purchasing department and receiving to resolve issues on invoices for processing.
Also work with purchasing and receiving to make streamline process.
Provide prompt response to internal and external questions or inquiries.
Preform timely follow-up on outstanding request or issues.
Work with external and internal audit annually on sampling and inquiries regarding procure-to-pay process.
Responsible for documentation for external and internal auditors for the payables process.
Ensures the adequacy of the accounting system as the basis for reporting to management.
Consider the need for new or changed controls.
At the fully competent level, may lead and coordinate projects within the accounting function.
Assist or prepare financial information required by the corporate office.
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Competitive compensation
Bonus opportunities
Generous 401(k) plan
Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays
Donation matching and time off to volunteer
Educational reimbursement