The Staff Accountant supports the Accounting Manager with a wide variety of functions, which include monthly GL & bank account reconciliations, transactional processing, cost allocation, financial analysis and the implementation of financial and compliance controls. Transactions must comply with GAAP, internal policies, and government regulations. S/He serves as a key resource for the organization and provides daily financial oversight to ensure that the financial records are complete and accurate to facilitate solid decision support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Processing and posting of journal entries for routine transactions; ensures accuracy of the GL

– Provide monthly supporting schedules and reconciliation for balance sheet accounts

– Inventory cost analysis and monitoring

– Maintenance of fixed asset and in-process subledgers

– Management of certain aspects of AP, AR, and banking activities, including the review and custody of supporting documentation

– Assist in annual audits and reviews

– Assist in monthly and year-end financial closing process

– Maintenance and analysis of various work order performance and profitability analysis

– Performance of other duties on an ad-hoc basis, as requested

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

– Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

– Three to five years of related accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with inventory oversight responsibility

– Experience with inventory cost management

– Collaborate with operations management to review monthly variances and deviations

– Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility

– Solid understanding of accounting practices and principles

– Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a high degree of proficiency in Excel and Word

– Effective time management skills with critical attention to deadlines

– Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; Spanish fluency is a plus

– Analytical and detail-oriented with good organizational skills

– Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

– Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment with firm deadlines

– Integrity is key to ensuring credibility of financial reporting