Essential Functions

• Cash posting
• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP Accounting
• Reconcile weekly bank slips, merchant reports, all sales and sales tax general ledger accounts
• Accounts Receivable (A/R) - post invoices and apply payments
• Merchant sales – separate AMEX from other credit card settlements and post
• Prepare Profit & Loss excel files for coming month
• Assist with accounts payable and preparing/mailing weekly check run
• Filing of payables, check requests and other documents
• Scanning of bank reconciliations, bank statements and other documents
• Preparation of monthly financial statements
• Inventory management and record keeping
• Verify electronic fund transfer (EFT) totals and check issue totals with bank institutions
• Operates office equipment (scanner, copier, printer, computer, etc.)
• Adjusts claims as necessary, including reversing, re-adding and correcting

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Independent worker with ability to work with others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel and Outlook

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 4+ years experience as an Accountant or in a related field

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the organization of the Chief Manufacturing & Supply Chain Officer as the lead finance liaison.  Implement analysis as directed by the Corporate Controller and Chief Manufacturing & Supply Chain Officer.
   
• Identify unusual trends in the financial results of the Operations and independently design analytics to explain, exploit or mitigate trends.  Assist in developing metrics that provide actionable results and drive projects that improve financial performance.
   
• Develop, implement and monitor standard cost and related analysis, alerting the organization to unusual results and presenting possible solutions.
   
• Set deadlines for Operations Finance deliverables with input from the Corporate Controller and Chief Manufacturing & Supply Chain Officer.  Communicate deadlines to stakeholders and ensure timely completion.
   
• Support the company’s annual budget and forecast processes for the Operations team, including developing an understanding of key inputs and assumptions and the interconnected nature of the various steps, leading to comprehensive project plans with clear owners and timelines.  Collaborates with stakeholders to solve issues that occur during the process and leads the team to practical solutions.
   
• Represent Finance on project teams, advising as a business and financial partner.
   
• Develop templates to perform analysis consistently
   
• Perform/assist with higher level financial analysis including but not limited to: make vs. buy decisions, analyzing the operations of potential acquisitions and product line profitability.
   
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement with the Finance and Operations teams.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• BS/BA in accounting or finance.  MBA, CPA or CMA a plus

• Experience in a manufacturing environment including progressive responsibility to leadership roles supporting the Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams.

• Candidate will be a leader able to influence the strategy of the department and independently execute the strategy while demonstrating sound judgment and resourcefulness in decision making and problem solving

• Candidate will think independently and be talented at creating new processes and identifying areas for process improvement as well as be able to tactfully present these ideas to stakeholders

• An articulate individual who can relate to associates at all levels of an organization including operational supervisors, business managers and executives.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities while working with a sense of urgency

• Experience managing others and coaching for success

• 7-10 years in accounting, public or private, with 5+ years in an Operations support role

• Excellent computer skills are required while knowledge of Dynamics AX is a plus

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Record cash and banking activities
• Bank reconciliations
• Prepares and record journal entries
• Prepares and reconcile monthly, quarterly, and yearly general ledger accounts
• Prepare monthly and yearly financial statements
• Provide back-up to others, as needed
• Assist management with special projects

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited college or university with one year experience or Associates Degree with a minimum of three (3) years related
  experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office is required
• Has knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Has experience with a full set of Financial Statements and all aspect of GL accounting.
• Must have exceptional analytical skills
• Must be self-motivated, successfully handle and prioritize multiple priorities, and effectively manage deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Strong communication skills
• Desire to take on new responsibilities and learn all areas of accounting