Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Green Meadows Partners is conducting a search for a Staff Accountant for a well established manufacturer in

Maryville, TN. The individual qualified for this role will have strong accounting skills and flourish in a positive work

environment. The successful Staff Account will be self motivated and reliable.

Position summary:

Responsible for all daily financial transactions and providing support to Senior Accountant and CEO.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Manages general ledger and its maintenance

• Carries out account payable functions

• Carries out account receivable functions

• Assists with month end closing and financial reporting

• Supports inventory control

• Tracks and completes monthly budget results.

• Provides data and liaises with various auditors

• Supports end of the year closing activities

• Resolves accounting discrepancies and other financial problems and issues

• Liaises with suppliers and customers on financial matters

• Provides support for asset management

• Provides general finance and administrative support

• Ensures ERP system is up-to-date and accurate and follows company data storage rules

• Ensures ERP and server Finance sections are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing

standards

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles, including GAPP.

• Computer skills including accounting software and Excel

• ERP experience preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to analyze financial data and mathematical skills

• Professional ethical standard of behavior and ability to maintain a high level of discretion when dealing with

sensitive/confidential information.

• Self-starter with capacity to work independently with minimum supervision

• Goal oriented and highly motivated to achieve results and meet deadlines

• Interpersonal and communication skills

• Organizational skills (multi-tasking, prioritizing, detail-orientation)

• Proactive approach to responsibilities

 Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and minimum 5 years in a financial position, preferably in manufacturing

environment. Alternatively, minimum 10 years of experience in accounting.