Staff Accountant

Overview

Job Description

About the Role:

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track Oskaloosa Food Products' assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other related financial activities.

• Prepares and posts journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.
• Performs bank and credit card statement reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances and identify discrepancies.
• Completes bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances and identify discrepancies.
• Assists with the month-end close and financial reporting process.
• Assists with the job costing processes by tracking expenses and revenues associated with specific projects when necessary.
• Tracks fixed assets and records monthly depreciation.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Assists during financial audits; gathers necessary account information and documents when necessary.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures and ensures all transactions made are properly documented.
• Utilizes account reconciliation and analytical skills daily to identify discrepancies and variances, allowing for timely corrective actions.
• Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Technology Proficiency – Ability to demonstrate skills using ERP systems, Report Writing tools and Microsoft Office applications
• Judgement and Decision Making — Ability to recognize discrepancies and troubleshoot common accounting problems
• Team Work —Effectively collaborate with coworkers in a team-oriented environment
• Interpersonal Relationships — Establish and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
• Time Management — Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task, managing one's own time effectively
• Organization – Ability to maintain organization to keep track of deadlines, projects, and relevant information
• Independence — Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion as assigned by supervisor
• Safety — Ability to work in a safe manner well as effectively participate in the safety process of the Company
• Written Comprehension & Expression — The ability to read and communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
• Oral Comprehension, Expression & Clarity — The ability to listen, understand and communicate information and ideas audibly so others will understand

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems (Netsuite)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Occasional bending, and fine manipulation skills using hands, shoulders, and back.
• Ability to make precise, coordinated movements with the body to grab, manipulate or move products/objects .