Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Who are we?

From our corporate headquarters near Atlanta, Georgia to operations in eight countries (the Dominican Republic, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, India, the Netherlands, UK, USA), GRI-Alleset is a privately held company which focuses on the design, development and manufacturing of disposable medical supplies.  We pride ourselves on developing strong customer relationships, driving new product innovation while adapting to ever changing global market demands. To learn more about our company, visit us at

GRI-Alleset has a career-building opportunity for a Staff Accountant to join a dynamic and rapidly growing company. The ideal candidate will be positive, proactive, innovative, and have a “can-do” attitude.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Staff Accountant provides reliable, timely and accurate financial data compilation by reviewing, analyzing and reconciling all accounts and performing efficient, accurate month-end closes. This position will assist in recommending more efficient processes and procedures and other ad-hoc responsibilities that arise.  Additionally, under supervision, this position helps establish and maintain cost accounting policies and controls; prepares and presents financial reports and Key Performance Indicators to various leaders that will improve operational performance; identifies areas of opportunity and efficiency and works with the team to implement as appropriate.  Your efforts help provide accurate financial reporting and analysis and directly influence company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Controls and monitors the monthly close process to ensure a timely close within corporate deadlines. Prepares and posts journal entries into the general ledger. 
• Reconciles and analyzes balance sheet accounts monthly with follow-up on all outstanding issues and make recommendations on resolution of outstanding amounts or issues.
• Establishes, monitors, and reviews various settings including labor, overhead and run rates.
• Delivers timely and accurate product costing, production analysis and management reporting.
• Sets, maintains, and adjusts overhead costs for products sourced with third party suppliers.
• Performs month end close responsibilities including journal entries, account reconciliations, roll forwards and other analysis.
• Ensures integrity of all related areas of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Supports monthly forecasting and annual budgeting effort for areas under responsibility.
• Communicates risks and opportunities on timely basis to leadership team while proposing solutions to any costing or production challenge.
• Helps establish and maintain internal controls.
• Drives process improvements.

SKILL:  

Exceptional understanding of the job and ability to apply knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of complex tasks. Complete tasks in creative and effective ways. Complete assignments and facilitate the work activities of others; may coordinate work beyond own area. Apply acquired knowledge of procedures and external regulations. Excellent analytical ability with an eye for driving continuous improvement.

COMPLEXITY:  

Consistently work on complex and sometimes unique assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues. Make recommendations for new procedures. Analyze complex technical or non-technical problems.

SUPERVISION:  

Work under minimal supervision and may act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments. May act as a facilitator or team leader.

WORK EXPERIENCE:  

5+ or more years of related experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:  

Bachelor's degree (BBA or BS) in Accounting from a four-year college or university required. 

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:  

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Very good attention to detail and accuracy
• Customer service oriented and ability to work with and resolve complex issues
• Ability to plan and arrange activities
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential and highly sensitive information
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to manage conflict
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure
• Analytical thinking
• Oversee medium to large sized projects
• Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
• Establish productive working relationships at multiple levels within the organization

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:  

• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to details; high skill level with MS Word and Excel. 
• Familiarity with NetSuite preferred but not required