FP-BUF
The Staff Accountant position will report to the Assistant Corporate Controller. The position is accountable for assisting the accounting department of the Company. Supports the monthly closing process, various accounting reports, and other ad hoc reporting as necessary. Assist with the interim and year-end audit and the annual Corporate departments’ budget process. Assist in the preparation of monthly variance explanations and account reconciliations. Assist in the development of accounting policies and procedures. Assist in the review of the accounting department workflow, systems, record keeping and compliance requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Prepare monthly Cost Center / Profit Center reporting and explanations for any major variances to budget.
- Audits – interim and year-end – will assist in the required audits, including assisting in the coordination among departments and Will have direct interaction with both internal and external auditors.
- Audits – interim and year-end – will assist in the required audits, including assisting in the coordination among departments and Will have direct interaction with both internal and external auditors.
- Compile, prepare and enter monthly journal entries for the Corporate entity’s general ledger into
- Responsible for review and preparation of monthly charges to other profit centers including shared services
- Complete intercompany billings and related reconciliation monthly.
- Support and have an active role in the monthly close
- Responsible for downloading, posting and clearing all weekly cash transactions and noting/resolving any cash discrepancies with AR/AP
- Prepare and analyze key account reconciliations and communicate findings clearly and
- Assist as needed in the annual Corporate budget
- Support the Assistant Controller in the maintenance of the Company’s fixed assets subledger in FAS and assist other locations as needed, including disposals & account
- Prepare and provide analysis for balance sheet reconciliations for Corporate / Shared Services cost centers.
- Provide support on other projects as needed, and accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or
- Work with other departments within the organization to understand their expenses and other accounting needs; assist in communicating and analyzing variances in
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher required majoring in Accounting
Experience
- 1 + years experience in Accounting or Finance required
- Experience in Manufacturing
Specialized Knowledge
- Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel skills
Skills / Abilities
- Experience with ERP systems, SAP a plus
- Hands-on execution capability
- Prioritization, organization, time management, and follow-up skills