Staff Accountant - Full Time

Join the PAK The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries. 30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team. Position Title: Senior Staff Accountant Corporate Controller The Staff Accountant performs a variety of transactional accounting and reporting functions and plays a leading role in the Accounting Department’s preparation of accurate and timely monthly and annual financial statements, as well as business unit performance analysis. This position requires solid knowledge of accounting principles and processes and the ability to extract and analyze data from an ERP system. The Staff Accountant will perform a variety of tasks such as monthly and year-end accounting, maintenance and updating of general ledger schedules, journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, consolidation entries, accruals, depreciation, intercompany reconciliations, GL coding, etc., culminating in the preparation of business unit and consolidated financial statements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Perform journal entries to record financial information from source documents. Properly code transactions within the general ledger. Maintain general ledger schedules. Perform reconciliations for accrual, prepaid and other balance sheet accounts. Fixed asset and lease accounting. Monthly and year-end business unit and consolidated financial statement preparation. Coordinate with external auditors to provide necessary information. Review transactions for compliance with internal controls and company policies. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Accurately meets all assigned month-end and year-end accounting responsibilities within the stated closing timeline. Contribute to finance team objectives in support of continuous improvement. Degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA or other Finance Certifications a plus. 3 years of staff accounting or equivalent work experience required. ~ Transaction-based accounting in an ERP system. ~ Comparing current business unit performance to prior periods and drawing qualitative conclusions regarding underlying causes for changes in performance. ~ Understands changes in assets, liabilities, and cash flow. ~ Superior accounting knowledge, with a deep understanding of financial statements and the transactions represented by underlying entries. ~ Technology/Software (years): Competence in using ERP software in an accounting capacity. Advanced Excel. Thorough competency in all accounting entries, following procedures in accordance with the internal control environment. Able to sit for extended length of time, using a computer and keyboard. Vision (judge distance, read signs, extended computer work, identify details): ~ Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs .