Accountant

Accountant Position

The Accountant will plan, implement, direct, and coordinate all assigned accounting activities. This individual will report to the Controller.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform monthly close functions including: journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, calculation of accruals, and allocations
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting as requested by upper management
• Maintain all accruals and fixed asset schedules on a monthly basis
• Assist in the preparation of schedules for quarterly reviews and annual audits in accordance to GAAP
• Review and analyze monthly P&L transactions and look into all variances
• Ensure all financial controls are in place and the procedures are being performed effectively
• Manage daily banking transactions
• Manage daily A/R transactions including billing, collections, and contract review
• Intercompany transactions including foreign exchange
• Setting up projects and vendors
• Entry level tax filings
• Other ad hoc reports as requested by CFO, Controller, or Project Cost
• Responsible for timeliness and accuracy of reports for the projects and in doing so is required to work closely with accounting associates, financial associates, project managers and occasionally executive level management.

Education

• Four year accounting or business degree

Work Experience

• Two or more years of accounting experience or equivalent combinations of training and experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting, auditing, payroll and invoicing required.
• Knowledge of business machines and office procedures plus the ability to organize.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and build relationships

QHSE Requirements

Quality:

• Take responsibility for the sustainability of Axens and ensuring quality performance
• Report any and all quality related issues or non-conformities to your manager
• Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies for quality management
• Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015
• Assist in achieving Site, Department, Regional and Global Quality Management Program goals and objectives.

Health and Safety:

• Take responsibility for the health and safety of self and others
• Report any and all health and safety incidents to your manager
• Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies and objectives regarding health and safety
• Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 45001:2018
• Assist in achieving Site, Departmental, Regional and Global Health and Safety goals and objectives

Environmental:

• Take responsibility for the sustainability of Axens and protecting the environment
• Report any and all environmental concerns or incidents to your manager
• Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies regarding environmental protection
• Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 14001:2015
• Assist in achieving Site, Departmental, Regional and Global Environmental Management Program goals and objectives