Staff Accountant

Are you ready for a rewarding and challenging career?
ELLWOOD Group, Inc. is looking for a Staff
Accountant
.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial records and balancing the general ledger, as well as maintaining financial procedures and handling Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Process all invoices for Corporate Companies and initiate payments via the weekly check runs and wires, as needed;
• Process weekly check runs for all Business Units and sends the banking file;
• Assist in maintaining the Accounts Payable schedule to ensure received items are paid in a timely manner;
• Reconcile Accounts Payable and provides needed monthly information for monthly closing;
• Post intercompany charges to SharePoint monthly;
• Maintain W-9s and file 1099s and follow TIN matching procedure;
• Process daily lockbox receipts and posts report on SharePoint;
• Record all incoming wires and/or ACHs and send report to Business Units;
• Maintain accounting departments procedures and internal controls;
• Work closely with EGI Accounting Department to acquire full understanding of the Corporate books, and other business entities;
• Prepare and enter journal entries;
• Analyze ledgers and research any discrepancies;
• Perform account analysis and schedules for internal, as well as auditor, requirements;
• Interface with outside auditors;
• Handle information requests sent out to the various divisions;
• Must have ability and desire to work well with others;
• Abide by all Company policies and procedures including plant safety regulations and work rules;
• Meet attendance requirements;
• Provide back-up support for other accounting functions and completes special projects as assigned; and
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, with a concentration in accounting, finance or commensurate level of related experience and education; and
• 0 (zero) to 3 (three) years of experience working directly in the Accounting field

• High level of proficiency with MS Excel and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products, Syteline experience a plus;
• Ability to learn EGI accounting systems quickly;
• Proven analytical/problem solving skills with solid understanding of accounting theory/GAAP;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at the highest level;
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to plan, organize and prioritize;
• Proactive as well as detail and results oriented with strong desire to succeed;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills with ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers;
• Work independently (self-directed) by performing with minimal supervision; and
• Ability to adjust to a continuously changing environment.

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for Annual Bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match and Discretionary Quarterly Basic Contributions
• Affordable health care, dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account including Employer Seed money to offset Annual Deductible, if you elect the High Deductible Health Plan
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness benefits including monthly wellness credits to offset your Employee Contribution towards monthly health care benefits.

ELLWOOD Group, Inc. produces engineered, heavy metal sections for capital specialty equipment manufacturers. Nearly all our products are made to customers' specifications. ELLWOOD Group Inc. believes in reinvesting in our operating capital. We focus on the future and meeting the challenges of an increasingly global marketplace. ELLWOOD Group Inc. is a dynamic company that encourages professional growth. In our decentralized environment there are few layers of management, with opportunities for advancement.

Our employees are integral to making our company successful and keeping our steel production technologically advanced. Their ideas help us to be cost effective while increasing efficiency and improving products for our customers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this…