This Accountant role encompasses comprehensive responsibilities including managing reconciliations, payroll processing, and supporting audits while identifying process improvements.
Responsibilities
General Accounting & Reconciliations
Perform month-end close activities and prepare journal entries.
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger balances.
Maintain and review supporting schedules to ensure data accuracy.
Assist with preparation of financial statements, audits, and compliance reports.
Identify process improvement opportunities and build supporting tools in Excel.
Accounts Payable (AP)
Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and timely posting.
Perform three-way match for purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Manage credit applications and support vendor relationships.
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Generate and distribute customer invoices.
Record and apply customer payments, reconciling AR subledger to the general ledger.
Monitor aging reports and assist with collections for past-due accounts.
Maintain accurate customer records and assist with credit evaluations.
Payroll
Process bi-weekly payroll and prepare related journal entries.
Review payroll tax filings and resolve discrepancies.
Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and maintain confidentiality of employee data.
Collaboration & Support
Partner with accounting leadership to streamline workflows.
Support audits by preparing accurate records and documentation.
Provide cross-functional assistance within the finance department as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or CMA preferred.
5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, payroll tax regulations, and accounting principles.
Experience with ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint or similar) in a manufacturing environment.
Proven background in reconciliations, vouchering, and three-way match processes.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; skilled with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with payroll systems such as ADP is a plus.
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