Staff Accountant

A large manufacturing company is seeking a Staff Accountant to prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, cash position, and other related financial activities. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review, approve, and enter all accounts payable invoices into Epicor ERP System
• Properly record expenses related to raw material inventory, outside service contracts, shop maintenance, and SG&A
• Ensure that effective controls are in place related to expense recognition and cash disbursement
• Control over the disbursement process including ACH, wire, check, and online banking transactions
• Reconcile bank accounts, verifies activity online, and addresses inquiries from banks
• Implement process improvements as well as automation within the various accounting functions
• Perform account reconciliations on various general ledger accounts
• Assist with closing the books on a monthly basis 
• Maintain 13-week cash forecast and daily banking spreadsheet in Excel
• Provide outside auditors with assistance and gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
• File tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies related to sales and use tax, CAT tax, annual 1099’s, and annual business filings
• Assist with D&B reports, customer credit limits, collections, invoicing, and cash posting
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures
• Perform other related duties and prepare ad hoc reports as needed

Job Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor or Associate Degree in accounting, or related field
• Must have 1 to 3 years of related experience 
• Must have knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Must have an understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computerized accounting systems
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must have a desire to take on new responsibilities, learn, and grow professionally
• Must be comfortable sitting at a desk and working on a computer for prolonged periods and able to lift up to 15 pounds 

Only candidates that can pass a background check and drug screen will be considered.  

Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. To apply for this Staff Accountant position, please submit your resume to mentor@areatemps.com, call (440) 788-4373, or TEXT “your name & 173722” to (440) 497-1091.