STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Job Title:     Staff Accountant       Salary:  Commensurate with Experience

Reports to:  Controller                  Location:  Michigan City, IN

Department: Accounting

Position Overview:  Under the direction of the controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for the monthly sales and analytical reports, account reconciliations, month end journal entries as well as assisting with the audit and tax support preparation for Canadian and US Operations. This position is not remote, it requires on-site attendance to accomplish all objectives.

Job Duties: 

• Responsible for the bank reconciliations for US and Canadian operations.
• Responsible for Fixed Asset accounting for US and Canadian operations
• Month end journal entries
• Preparation and update of the US operations financial statements
• Review and preparation of travel expense card entries
• Various account reconciliations (Prepaids, Accruals, Subledger to GL, etc.)
• Assist with A/R Collection and order release
• Various month-end tasks 
• Audit and tax support preparation
• Perform other responsibilities as necessary. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite
• Travel may be required.
• Overtime as required.

Knowledge and Skills: This position works with confidential information and requires discretion, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Additionally, this position requires a working knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger. This position also requires good communication skills, computer skills, organization, ethics, integrity and attention to detail. The position will utilize Excel, Word, company software for invoicing, accounts receivable, and general ledger.