Accountant II

Support the financial reporting efforts of manufacturing accounting by assisting with respect to month-end close tasks, preparation and review of financial statements, financial data analysis and reporting, account reconciliation, and trouble-shooting accounting-related issues. Assist in ensuring the adherence to standard accounting practices.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end close procedures including posting journal entries and account reconciliations
• Provide guidance and support in the month-end close process for accounting personnel at respective plants and assigned business units
• Establish and nurture relationships with intra-office and plant personnel
• Review and analyze plant month-end income statement and balance sheet and investigate unusual or unexpected trends and implement corrective action
• Participate and assist with the budgeting process and various supporting analysis
• Participate in the processing of Accounts Payable invoicing through automated workflow for assigned business units
• Assist in various regulatory reporting requirements associated with assigned business units
• Fulfill inquires and engage in ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed to support departments within and external to the division
• Assist with ad-hoc projects, data analysis requests, and management reporting on multiple levels of management
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement within areas of responsibility
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 3 plus years progressive accounting experience
• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with ERP applications preferred, such as SAP
• Certification and/or License - CPA and/or MBA preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Advanced organizational and time management skills, including ability to multitask and set priorities for multiple divisions
• Collaborate effectively and foster strong teamwork skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability and willingness to work with a sense of urgency and within deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Demonstrate solid business judgment and decision-making skills
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP

An Equal Opportunity Employer