Area Accountant

Position Overview

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POSITION SUMMARY: With general direction, utilizing an understanding of accounting principles, the Area Accountant performs accounting activities to record, analyze and monitor financial information. The incumbent prepares financial reports in a manner that ensures accuracy and compliance with company accounting policies. The Area Accountant may act as a resource for accounting and general administrative staff and is responsible for a broad array of accounting duties.

Principal Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly operational performance reports, utilizing discretion and judgment as to matters of significance.
• Assists the Area Controller in ensuring proper internal controls, including compliance with company policies and procedures, Sarbanes Oxley, and all other statutory requirements, utilizing discretion and judgment as to matters of significance.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts and statistical data and fully analyzes financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company policy.
• May assist the Area Controller in the management of accounting personnel.
• May provide direction to different accounting functional areas (invoice processing, billing, cash receipts, work order processing, credit analysis, receivable collections, month-end close, journal entries, statistical data, and payroll).
• Supports the Area Controller during the annual budget and interim forecasting process and assists with analytical review.
• Supports the accounting aspects of capital expenditures, transfers, and retirements.
• Assists with periodic financial audits, including internal audits, external audits, and peer reviews.
• Provides support and responds to information requests from corporate (accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal, etc.) as well as region and area field financial management as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications

• Accounting experience.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• MS Excel skills at an intermediate level.
• Must be able to demonstrate initiative to thoughtfully and fully research and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Effective and professional interpersonal communication across various levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and efficiently within a team environment.
• Experience with general ledger software and other programs consistently used in industry.
• Experience with Lawson accounting software and other programs consistently used in industry.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.