Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Key Functions and Accountabilities : (Responsibilities and major tasks performed)

• Maintain and balance an automated consolidation system by inputting data, scheduling required jobs, reviewing manufacturing transactions, verifying data
• Analyze information and data by developing spreadsheet reports to verify information and variances
• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records, files and account reconciliations
• Prepare commissions, accrue expenses, assign account numbers, request disbursements and reconcile accounts
• Retrieve and report banking activity for accounts receivable and management reporting
• Perform Month End and Year End closing procedures. Prepare journal entries, post transactions, maintain fiscal calendar
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies. Develop recommendations to improve current accounting procedures and processes to eliminate inefficiencies
• Provide accounting support for audits, government reporting, tax reporting and other required documents or reporting
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Protect organization's value by preserving confidentiality
• Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed

Core Role Expectations (All New Standard Associates) :

• Keep commitments to internal and external customers and address concerns and requests to their satisfaction. Assume full ownership for role responsibilities.
• Understand and conform to NSC's Quality Management System.
• Seek-out and implement new ways to accomplish assigned tasks, solve problems, and/or improve processes.
• Communicate, resolve conflict, maintain a positive attitude, nurture teamwork, and build effective professional relationships with others.
• Show concern for safety of self/others and proactively act in a safe manner to protect people and property. (Goal: Zero recordable accidents).
• Demonstrate effective housekeeping habits (including 5S).
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities, including the application of Six Sigma methodology and tools when appropriate.

Job Specific Competencies :

• General Ledger proficiency
• Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll concepts
• Business/Accounting practices (operating budgets, cost accounting concepts, financial statement concepts and analysis)
• Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to accuracy and high detail
• Data entry capabilities
• Effective presentation skills
• Confidentiality
• Financial calculations (depreciation software)
• Prioritization (ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently)
• Purchasing practices
• State and Federal employment law
• Federal, State, and local tax law
• Payroll Software
• IFS ERP
• Microsoft Office advanced knowledge
• Policies, procedures, and standard work relevant to role

Experience and Education Required:

4-year degree or equivalent experience

Working Conditions:

Sitting, standing, walking