Staff Accountant

SUMMARY

Assist the Accounting Supervisor in maintaining accurate books and records of multiple projects as assigned. Research and post cash transactions. Assist in performing compliance verification of Company’s internal controls.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Adheres to, supports and complies with all company safety and environmental policies and practices. Ensures all employees work safely and within company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Process project bank transactions into the Company’s financial system.
• Maintain accurate financial accounts for operating projects as assigned.
• Maintain accounting processes and procedures.
• Perform detailed monthly balance sheet reconciliations encompassing all balance sheet accounts, i.e. cash, accounts receivables, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, prepayments, interest expense from loan, etc.
• Calculate monthly revenues and royalties.
• Complete monthly close process including preparation of journal entries through posting.
• Reconcile bank accounts for projects as assigned.
• Perform various monthly reporting for the Plant Managers and upper management.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for projects as assigned.
• Review work and prepare monthly written variance analysis on actual results for income and expense accounts compared to budget.
• Provide support to Plant Managers concerning questions on charges to their Projects.
• Prepare audit schedules for quarterly/annual reviews.
• Assist in the verification of the effectiveness of various Internal Controls as applicable to Financial Reporting systems, both at the Regional Office and Plant locations.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

Bachelor’s Degree with two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Accounting designation is preferred. Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) a plus, but at a minimum, requires experience in accounting software. Analytical skills and the ability to make confident decisions are also required.

Broad knowledge of accounting procedures and principles, typing skills and 10 key adding machine by touch.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations or various project contracts. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific…