Staff Accountant

Scepter, a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), is a leading manufacturer of portable plastic containers for marine, consumer and military applications. Through smart choices and smarter design, the business doubled in size, started winning innovation awards, and earned a full 95% of the global marine fuel tank market. For the military, Scepter developed better packaging for the safe handling and storage of heavy caliber ammunition, converting from metal to plastic as the new standard. Their military fuel can is known by armies the world over as a “Scepter Can.”   When Scepter turned its attention to the retail market, the company soon became trusted throughout the world for producing rugged, ergonomic, and easy-to-use fuel containers. Steady growth and expansion ensured Canada operations were strengthened with the purchase of a key facility in the heartland of America. 

Job Overview:

The primary purpose of the Staff Accountant is to assist the Controller with month end close and account reconciliations.  This position will analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain a record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within the organization.  

Duties and Responsibilities

· Assist with monthly closing activities to ensure that financial statements and general ledgers are closed timely and accurately

· Prepare & review various month end journal entries & reconciliations in accordance with policies and timelines

· Review of Accounts Payable vouchers for proper submittal of payments

· Assist with preparation of monthly & quarterly reporting packages and various operational analytics

· Assist with performance of various SOX compliance procedures

· Support internal and external audits as needed

· Assist with standard cost and absorption analysis as required

· Assist with physical inventories

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Superior written and oral communication skills

· Knowledge of PC spreadsheets, word processing and database applications (Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL and OneStream preferred)

· Overall comprehensive understanding of business processes, with manufacturing experience preferred

· Highly motivated, self-starter with good analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance, with 1-2 years of related experience preferred but not required. 
•  Experience with ERP application a plus
•  Experience with SOX controls compliance a plus

Physical Requirements

· While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  

· The employee regularly is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk and hear.  

· The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.