Accountant

Job Description

The Accountant, under the general direction of the Assistant Controller, will be expected to work on numerous accounting functions.

They must have knowledge of and a demonstrated ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles and internal controls.

The Accountant will have the capacity to accomplish tasks independently, a willingness to learn new areas, and consistent performance with a sense of urgency and commitment.

As Accountant, you are responsible to :

• Maintain quarterly process for lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842, including contract review, working with third-party provider to acquire data inputs, recording journal entries and preparing reconciliations.
• Analyze and interpret complex customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606.

Reconciles revenue accounts and investigates discrepancies, making necessary adjustments as needed.

• Prepare financial statements for foreign entity with subsidiaries intercompany eliminations, inventory in-profit, equity method and year-end footnote preparation
• Prepare and enter foreign currencies into SAP
• Reconcile several bank accounts (multiple currencies) and makes proper adjusting entries
• Maintain customer rebates programs (creates and changes programs within SAP, accruals and issuances)
• Prepare monthly journal entries and supports month-end, quarterly and year-end financial closing process activity and reporting
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting; sales flash report, commissions, claims and government surveys
• Participate in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with JSOX and US GAAP standards
• Prepare account reconciliations / account analysis
• Review currency translation
• Perform various other responsibilities and projects as assigned

Qualifications

To perform your job as expected, you will be required to have :

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting from 4-year college or university; MBA, CPA or public accounting experience a plus;
• 3-7 years of General Accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes, reporting, and budgeting.
• Proficiency in financial reporting under US GAAP, experience with foreign entities a plus.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency with data analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, IBM Cognos Controller consolidation software.

In addition to these qualifications, we will consider it a plus if you have :

• Exposure to ASC 842 and ASC 606 is strongly desired. Proficiency in financial reporting and US GAAP, with exposure to foreign entities and global consolidation
• Proficiency in computer-based applications, including SAP ERP

Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, 401(k), and more.

Through our programs, which now include Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave , we support the needs of our employees, their dependents, and their communities by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.

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We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer : disability / veteran