Accountant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Two years accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe application programs.
• Ability to learn company standard software.
• Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Basic knowledge of accounting rules and regulations.
• Ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task and prioritize as required.
• Self-starter and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• No immigration sponsorship available for this position

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university preferred; however, experience and skills will be considered.
• Experience with Concur, Syteline, or equivalent software
• Ability to apply principles of logic to daily routine practical problems.
• Ability to make decisions requiring the use of different variables applied to standard situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post routine journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, reclasses, and other month-end adjustments.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Support the monthly close processes by ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and deadlines are met.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy, investigate variances, and coordinate corrections with cross-functional partners as needed.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash application activities, including invoice review, coding, and customer/vendor account support.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and support cash reporting, ensuring differences are researched and cleared promptly.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for journal entries, reconciliations, and audit requests in accordance with company policy.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation, explaining account activity, and supporting control requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency within recurring close activities.
• Partner with finance, operations, purchasing, and other business teams to research accounting questions and support accurate financial reporting.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• auto insurance
• home insurance
• pet insurance
• identity theft protection
• short-term and long-term disability
• 401k
• pension plans
• retirement health care benefits
• short-term incentives
• vacation (12 days)
• holidays
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates)
• discount on day care services and caregiver services
• adoption assistance
• group legal services
• employee assistance program
• employee discount program
• education assistance program
• on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations