General Accountant II

Finance / Accounting Department Position

This position reports to and works closely with the Controller in the overall operations of the Finance / Accounting Department functions; this includes accounting, budgeting, recording, and reporting of financial transactions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable purchasing invoices
• Maintain vendor returns and credits
• Process the accounts receivables down payment invoicing for machine
• Learn the down payment invoicing process for parts
• Learn the process for accounts receivable parts invoices
• Maintain customer returns and credits
• Review the age receivables monthly and follow-up with emails to customer
• Month-end reconciliations
• Sales & use tax reporting
• Learn the costing process
• Work with management to develop department budgets
• Assist in creation of Excel spreadsheets to develop budgets for sales, manufacturing, engineering, sales and office
• Create summary comparison of budget for review with management notating changes/updates needed
• Future state: assist in preparing the budget module in Sage for use in the next year budgeting cycle
• Assist in preparation and review of monthly income statement to be presented to management using Excel and Sage
• Analyze variances of income statement and explain in Word document notes
• Assist in creation of monthly cash flow statement
• Assist in preparation of year-end audit papers
• Establishes proficiency with Sage accounting system
• Establish and maintain effective accounting controls by following policies and procedures, complying with federal, state, and local financial requirements
• Coordinates activity on accounting projects and initiatives as assigned
• Responds to management inquiries and provides information within the area of assignment in an efficient and timely manner

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor’s degree
• Three years progressively responsible accounting or finance experience
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and auditing principles
• General knowledge of GAAP principles
• Experience with budget preparation and procedures for a multi-department organization
• Skill in analyzing financial data, defining problems, questioning status quo if needed
• Skill in defining possible problems, evaluating alternatives and recommending methods and procedures for resolution of issues
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control and adapt to stressful situations
• Knowledge of computer software including Word, Excel, etc., consistent for this position
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in English in both written and verbal form
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed