General Accountant

General AccountantCSI Sands (N.E.) operates state of the art processing facilities to produce industrial silica sand products in Brevort, MI, Buffalo, NY and Cleveland, OH.We are currently searching for a General Accountant to complement our team located in Buffalo, NY.Reporting to the Financial Controller, the General Accountant will be responsible for:Assisting in monthly close process and the preparation of monthly financial statements.Leading month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.Cash tracking and forecasting.Collaborating with various departments to gather necessary financial data required for financial analysis and reporting.Monitoring and evaluating existing processes to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.Ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial information.Maintaining year-end working papers and spreadsheets.Reviewing, preparing and ensuring payment of Federal, State and other applicable taxes.Other related accounting duties as required or assigned.Requirements:2 to 5 + years of related experience.A college or university diploma/degree, majoring in finance or accounting.CPA designation would be an asset.Experience within the trucking, heavy hauling or mining industries would be considered an asset.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Advanced working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.Ability to build and maintain great relationships with managers, co-workers and owners.Good organizational and time management skills.We encourage all who are qualified and interested to apply in confidence; however, only those in consideration will be contacted.