Job Title: Division Staff Accountant

Position Summary:

Applies accounting principles to analyze financial information and assist in monthly close responsibilities. Maintains the accounts payable process and records for disbursements. Reconciles open purchase orders and prepares journal entries to support monthly financial statement reviews. Responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies and procedures. Complies with SOX controls and assists in quarterly testing.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage and perform the full-cycle Accounts Payable process including posting invoices, obtaining statements from Vendors, reconciling the Accounts Payable aging reports, processing payments, reconciling purchasing cards, request travel and purchasing cards for employees and hosting weekly meetings with purchasing and receiving teams to ensure PO’s are received and invoices are processed timely.

Review, analyze, and reconcile GL accounts including payables, cash, pre-paid, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities.

Assist in month-end close process within deadlines, including journal entry preparation according to JE checklist timelines thought the month and on a 2-day close schedule.

May occasionally perform special projects; Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

Must have the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies in position, which includes: 1) safety, health, and environmental awareness, 2) business ethics and compliance, 3) technical/professional competence and quality & time management, 4) interpersonal relations and communication skills, 5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability, 6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and 7) planning and organizing.

Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on deadline.

Ability to interact professionally with suppliers and fellow team members.

Be willing to research, evaluate and train new process methods.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point);

Well-developed verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

Demonstrates prioritization and planning skills.

Required Experience and Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a Business or Accounting

2-3 years’ related experience