Staff Accountant

Ortec Accountant Position

Ortec has been providing custom chemical solutions and personalized service since 1980. With three plants and over 300 employees, we can meet the production needs of our customers while maintaining a high level of personalized service. We are large enough to get the job done, yet small enough to care. Even as the company grows and develops new services, we never forget the values that made us who we are as a company. We are a team. A family. A group of smart, talented, big-hearted individuals working together for the success of our customers and the growth of our communities. AND WE HONOR OUR COMMITMENTS What we do at Ortec is complicated at times. Why we do what we do is not complicated: We want to make a difference for our customers and our communities around us. How we do what we do is also not complicated: everything starts with Integrity.

The foundation of Ortec is our talented, dedicated employees. Our commitment to delivering chemical manufacturing services with measurable quality has made us a trusted partner to some of the most familiar names in business. Our success is drawn from the experience, energy and teamwork of our employees, who consistently deliver results by anticipating change and executing solutions with confidence and passion. At Ortec, you'll be working with the latest technologies and tools, not to mention some of the industry's best and brightest minds. From the top down, this type of commitment and energy is radiated throughout the company. The result is a growing, dynamic, and rewarding place to work a company where we work as many, and we win as one. You are a name, not a number! We offer an excellent benefit package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and AD&D
• Annual Anniversary Cash Award
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus
• On-Site Nurse
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 401k with match

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our team. Exposure to Manufacturing environments is ideal but not required.

Role and Essential Functions

• Monthly bank statement reconciliations for all companies
• Maintain various GL details (Accrued Expenses, Invoices Waiting to be Received, Interest paid, Etc.)
• Maintain and manage cash daily in real time
• Calculate, report, and pay all sales and use tax to the appropriate states on a monthly & quarterly basis
• Update sales tax rate schedules as needed
• Communicate monthly reports
• Reconcile all Intercompany Balance Sheet and P&L transactions and report monthly in Corporate Accounting Software
• Monthly calculation and posting of unrealized currency gain/loss for Balance Sheet accounts
• Perform various analysis on an as needed/requested basis
• Maintain various reports on a monthly/quarterly/yearly basis
• Assist and provide details to external auditors during the yearly audit
• Assist the entire accounting department and report to the Accounting Manager if needed
• Assist with the creation of each year's Budget and Forecast
• Back up to the Accounting Manager when s/he is out or needs help; cross trained to perform Accounting Manager tasks
• Trained to cost all product codes & determine if their cost is accurate
• Cross trained on all aspects of AR & AP

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 1 years of relevant accounting/finance work experience
• Ability to work in US without Company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Skills

• Expert Excel, Word, & PowerPoint skills required
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong collaboration skills
• Excellent financial acumen and attention to detail
• Exposure to accounting software applications
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines consistently