Staff Accountant

General Accounting Position

Responsible for the general accounting function within plant including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and account and bank reconciliations. Responsible for completing monthly closing entries and monthly account analysis. Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and posting of recurring general journal entries for month end close, in accordance with GAAP.
• Timely completion of assigned month end entries as specified in the Month End Checklist.
• Reviewing inventory transactions and variance accounts for variances and irregular activity.
• Work with production and inventory teams to correct sub-ledger variances posted in error so that errors can be prevented in the future.
• Maintain and update balance sheet reconciliation files and make necessary adjustments to resolve posted entries.
• Balance intercompany GL accounts.
• Maintain and update recurring daily/weekly/monthly reports as specified by management.
• Collection, tracking and documenting of Vendor USMCA certs or COO, updating regularly as needed.
• Complete annual USMCA qualification files using BOM and Vendor Certs Received Tables.
• Preparation of USMCA and other trade agreement certificates by deadline.
• Review Import documents for USMCA qualifications and work with Broker to make corrections in a timely manner
• Ad hoc reports and special projects.
• Perform other related duties as directed.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents and transactions.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Coverage for all Accounts Receivable activities, including customer invoicing and collections.
• Customer Credit Review.
• Continuous process improvement of SOP's related to the position or as directed by management to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of company policies and business practices including industry standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO requirements, health and safety.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Intermediate Excel.
• Team player capable of successfully interacting at all levels with customers, peers, seniors & subordinates in the successful resolution of day-to-day business issues.
• Capable of influencing key stakeholders, collecting critical inputs and facilitate collective solutions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Possess the ability to teach others effectively.
• Capability to work independently, handle changing priorities and short time constraints.
• Show strong work ethic necessary for leading by example.

Education and Experience

Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or business discipline. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Two (2) years of general accounting experience within a manufacturing environment. Ability to work hours, as required, that are appropriate to completing projects and tasks on schedule.

Computer Skills

Proficient computer skills: MS Windows, MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point). Have a strong working knowledge of financial accounting, ERP and MRP systems.

Supervisory Requirements

No direct supervisory requirements. Responsible for workflow, training for new employees, and answering job-related questions.

Work Environment

Office: Typical office environment. Recurring physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, crouching and use of computer. Location: Corporate Headquarters in Bellows Falls, Vermont. General Hours: 8 am – 5 pm (or as appropriate to accomplish customer satisfaction) Key Stakeholders: Executive Leadership Team, Sales, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing TRAVEL; Limited travel < 5%.