Accountant

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Accountant exercises responsibility for the monthly preparation of financial schedules, summaries, analyses and reports. This position handles preparation of standard journal entries, preparation of company and governmental statistics, and maintenance of various general ledger accounts. This position makes product cost analyses and prepares summaries and reports, coordinates and controls the input and output of month-end entries through EDP, maintains chart of accounts and oversees the maintenance of accounting files. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports)
• Prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations.
• Prepare consolidation and management reports.
• Interact with internal and external auditors and assist with related deliverables.
• Perform account balance change analysis to identify and account for irregularities.
• Maintain Chart of Accounts and other meta data in consolidation system
• Prepare Lease accounting schedules and entries in compliance with GAAP and IFRS
• Liaise with FP&A department and align financial data.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong analytical skills and good work ethic
• Excellent attentiveness to detail
• Strong self-starter and ability to work independently and with little supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization and work in a team with effective communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Suites
• ERP and Consolidation System experience is a plus.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 2 or more years of accounting experience in a medium to large sized organization
• Manufacturing industry experience is preferred
• GAAP and IFRS experiences are preferred.