Description

Position: General Accountant

The General Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that invoices are accurate and complete by coordinating with internal teams to manage invoicing accuracy, corrections, and credits. This role also assists in monthly closing processes, ensuring prepaid items are amortized appropriately, liabilities are properly recorded, and balance sheet accounts are reconciled.

Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure safety, environmental, quality, and applicable compliance requirements are followed.
Develop IT and manual internal controls to ensure complete and accurate financial records.
Support the documentation of internal controls in compliance with Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley.
Coordinate with Commercial and Order Entry teams to retrieve pricing and data to ensure correct invoicing.
Manage credit memos and prepare root-cause analysis for errors.
Enter invoices and credits as needed, ensuring timely and accurate entries.
Provide necessary accruals.
Reconcile sales information for completeness and accuracy.
Perform month-end closing procedures surrounding invoicing, AR, and some AP.
Oversee intercompany transactions.
Develop process improvements when opportunities arise.
Calculate and record journal entries to facilitate month-end close.
Research non-routine and unusual accounting transactions.
Reconcile intercompany AR, AP, and Sales balances.
Reconcile various balance sheet accounts.
Assist with special projects as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications
Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Fundamental knowledge of GAAP.
3+ years of similar experience.
Working knowledge of Great Plains accounting software (a plus).
Advanced knowledge of Excel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Dependable, detail-oriented, and organized.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Office-based role requiring computer work.