Staff Accountant

Join our team of industry leaders and become a key part of our success story!

Join us for an exciting opportunity to have influence, in a stable, growing organization. We are seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant, to join our team at our Philadelphia, PA facility. At Kingsbury, Inc., we operate with a shared purpose of creating the best product in our field while maintaining a healthy relationship with work.

Who We are:

Kingsbury, Inc. was founded in 1912 and is the leader in the design and manufacture of tilt-pad fluid film thrust and journal bearings for all types of rotating machinery, with thousands of installations worldwide. The Company is comprised of a Corporate office (Philadelphia, PA), two (2) manufacturing facilities (Philadelphia, PA and Oshkosh, WI) and two (2) repair and service facilities (Philadelphia, PA and Yuba City, CA) located in the United States.

In addition, Kingsbury has one (1) manufacturing facility located in Göttingen Germany.

Why Work at Kingsbury?

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including company-paid vision and dental.
• Health Club Reimbursement: Stay fit with our support.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Advance your education with our assistance.
• Career Advancement: We have a strong track record of promoting from within.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside supportive and motivated colleagues.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare, post, and review standard journal entries and accruals in accordance with established accounting procedures, utilizing Syte Line and supporting Excel-based schedules.
• Prepare, maintain, and review monthly and quarterly general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations, including U.S. and German bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timely resolution of reconciling items, and compliance with internal controls.
• Process, monitor, and reconcile intercompany, inter-site, and joint venture (King Cole) transactions, including identification and resolution of variances.
• Review daily and weekly operational and financial reports (e.g. Backlog, New Business, TBI) and identify accounting-related action items.
• Assist with monthly and year-end close activities, including reparation of supporting schedules and analysis.
• Prepare and submit Sales & Use Tax and other US State filings in a timely manner.
• Prepares and submits required government census reports.
• Provide ad-hoc Accounting Support for internal and external audits.
• May be responsible for training other accounting staff.
• Exemplify Kingsbury's safety mindset by complying with all safety requirements and acting as a safety ambassador.
• Attend all company-required trainings and meetings (e.g., safety and department meetings).
• Oversee and maintain the quality according to Kingsbury Quality Assurance standards across Kingsbury products and processes.
• Complete
• special projects, continuous improvement initiatives and all other duties as assigned.

Abilities and Other Skills:

• Communication Skills:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information.
• Problem-Solving:
  Strong problem-solving abilities to identify issues quickly and develop effective solutions.
• Collaboration:
  Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently when required.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work closely with others to complete assigned tasks. Ability to communicate respectfully peer-to-peer. Ability to self-regulate during stressful workloads.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time appropriately and prioritize tasks. Strong attention to detail. Ability to plan for future work and prepare accordingly.
• Data Analysis:
  Proficiency in analyzing financial data, identifying trends and providing insights based
• Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills. Experience working in an ERP environment;
  Syte Line (Infor) preferred.

Required Education and Experience:

Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience required. Experience working within an ERP system in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Credentials are preferred.

Kingsbury, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.