Senior Accountant | Payroll, -End & GL Specialist

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We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in ZELIENOPLE, Pennsylvania. This role is instrumental in handling payroll for employees, daily accounting tasks, and monthly financial reconciliations.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll information for hourly and union employees accurately.

• Reconcile time recording issues between time clock and time sheets.

• Maintain and update Zelienople Production and Non-Standard production entries in the Accounting System.

• Record PO Receipt of Raw Materials in the Accounting System.

• Perform month-end entries and calculations as well as balance sheet reconciliations.

• Analyze operational costs and monthly variances by collecting data from various sources.

• Develop cost standards and participate in the setting of standard costs of manufactured products.

• Prepare tracking reports of inventory, raw materials, and other items.

• Act as the back-up for the AP/AR Accounting Clerk and process quarterly tax reports for taxing authorities.

• Process weekly tax withholding and weekly deduction reports, including balancing and reconciliation.
• Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

• Proficiency in General Ledger and Journal Entries is required

• Demonstrated experience with Account Reconciliation and Balance Sheet Reconciliation

• Experience with Bank Reconciliations is a must

• Should be proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Experience with Month End Close process is necessary

• Familiarity with using Net Suite is expected

• Experience with Weekly Payroll is desirable

• Knowledge of Cognos is a plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary

• Attention to detail and accuracy is expected

• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Should be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

• Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity are required

• Must have the ability to handle confidential information responsibly

• Continual learning and development in accounting principles is expected.