Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: 

The Financial Accountant role is part of a team of professionals striving to produce accurate and timely financial reporting. The individual will support the finance department by managing daily accounting tasks of moderate difficulty.

Steffes Benefit Plan Includes:  

• Competitive Low Deductible/Low Out-of-Pocket Medical Insurance Plan 
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous 401K matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays + Paid Personal Days
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources
• Paid Military Leave
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty Leave
• Employer-paid Virtual Physical Therapy Program

Steffes Core Values:

• Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
• Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
• Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
• Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
• Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
• Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond oneself. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Key Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), consolidation, and
2. Obtain knowledge of Steffes’ ERP and payroll processing systems and follow procedures required to maintain and generate necessary computer reports.
3. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers,co-workers, and management.
4. The following duties will be assigned as either primary responsibilities or backup/cross-training responsibilities:
   1. Participate in the month-end close process by preparing accurate and timely journal entries and expense accruals.
   2. Reconcile general ledger accounts and perform account analyses to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and statements.
   3. Monitor inventory-related accounting transactions and reconcile records related to stock movements.
   4. Investigate and resolve inventory transaction discrepancies and manufacturing variances.
   5. Process information related to biweekly payroll and census reporting.
   6. Maintain fixed asset records. Track, capitalize, depreciate and dispose of property, equipment, and technology.
   7. Evaluate and analyze purchase price variances and freight costs.
   8. Ensure accurate and timely filing of state and federal compliance reports including sales and use tax, Secretary of State annual reports, personal property taxes, and vehicle registrations.
   9. Prepare analytical reports and metrics in support of operational activities.
   10. Draft required schedules and work papers for annual audits and external tax reporting functions.
   11. Update/create standard operating procedures in accordance with company policies
5. Other duties or special projects as assigned.
6. Help company meet its Strategic, Quality, and Safety objectives.
7. Identify improvements to financial reporting processes.

Core Expectations:

• Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) – Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
• Quality – Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If your work can’t be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.
• Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
• Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
  • Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
  • Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
  • Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
  • Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Three or more years of general or specialized accounting experience
• Advanced Excel foundation and intermediate general computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, Teams etc.)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Possess a strong analytical mind, an eye for detail, and the ability to skillfully gather and analyze information
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, make routine recommendations and suggest alternative solutions when appropriate.
• Manufacturing and inventory management background preferred.

Functional & Cognitive Requirements of Position:

• This position requires walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
• Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
• This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

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