Accounting Coordinator
The Accounting Coordinator, under minimal management, provides coordination of the finance functions with a focus on month/quarter and year-end closing process and planning/budgeting/forecasting.
Requirements
Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Knowledge of Cost Accounting principles, General ledger account reconciliation, Automated Accounts Payable Program, Knowledge of Fixed Asset software, Knowledge of Corporate Policies and Procedures in a Manufacturing environment, Advanced knowledge in the application of sales and use tax rules, English proficient (speak, write and read), Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PPT) & PC Systems knowledge and computer skills, Strong decision making skills and the ability to exercise good judgement, Advanced math skills including statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, Strong analytical ability - GENERAL, Honest, Reliable, Responsible, Team player, Self-starter, Ability to meet individual and team performance objectives for productivity, quality, timeliness and safety, Excellent communication skills, Willingness and ability to work with management, other team members and departments, Willing to work overtime as needed to meet the business needs and deadlines, Detail oriented and organized, Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, Pride in workmanship, Safety conscious, Strong interpersonal skills with all levels, Excellent color perception. Must pass vision and Titmus Color Perception test
Past employment experience: 5 or more years related experience in Finance or Accounting in a manufacturing environment. Cost Accounting experience is preferred. Experience with JD Edwards financial software, FAS and/or AS400 is a plus.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related degree.
Position Main Duties
- Prepares account analyses and reconciliations for balance sheet accounts on a timely basis each month to assure the integrity of the accounting records.
- Responsible for preparing standard monthly journal entries and maintain monthly reconciliations and related work papers; is a key driver in the financial close process.
- Prepare bank reconciliations, investigate reconciling items and make adjusting entries as needed.
- Reconciles General Ledger accounts to sub-ledgers for all accounts related to areas of responsibility
- Is responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company.
- Calculates reserve levels for inventories following Corporate policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP).
- Prepares month-end journal entries for Cost Accounting and Inventory.
- Analyzes and evaluates trends and variances that are affecting the business for forecasting and planning.
- Responsible to the integrity of the financial statements and related information of the business.
- Responsible for audit results and ensuring all controls and processes are in place.
- Responsible for the preparation and review of all internal financial statements and/or finance deliverables as requested.
- Reviews the Fixed Asset inventory.
- Posts JD Edwards financial systems batches and activity.
- Reviews all reserve levels for compliance with Corporate policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP).
- Responsible that all General Ledger accounts reconcile to sub-ledgers.
- Reviews cost accounting and estimating standards.
- Responsible for the annual financial budget.
- Responsible for the semi-annual Physical Inventory.
- Responsible for proper record retention of the business.
- Manage tax, internal and external audits.
- Financial presentations to management.
- Coordinates various ad-hoc projects as requested.
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