Staff Accountant - Customer Service

Company: Great Lakes Forest Products, Inc.
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: September 19, 2022

Job Description:

Job Overview The Staff Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. This position is responsible for analyzing financial data and making recommendations for improved performance with a focus on inside sales and customer support. Duties and Responsibilities Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department. Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements. Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts; reclassifying account balances. Prepares and maintains monthly workpapers as part of the month end process. Perform P&L explanation for key variances. Maintain fixed asset/capex records; ensuring all expenditures are captured with correct project. Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books. Reconciles bank accounts on a daily basis, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks. Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections. Supports the plant management, as well as other departments, by answering accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data. Lead, maintain and adjust cycle count program as inventory changes along with analysis and explanation of variances. Reconcile inventory records with off site locations along with generating inventory transactions. Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies. Focus on accounts receivable (AR) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Organized, analytical thinker, and problem solver. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including ability to communicate financial information Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality Expert with Microsoft Office Suite. Motivated, high performer, self-driven. Strong time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Two year's related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; required Experience with financial programs and/or ERP systems Experience in a manufacturing environment or public accounting preferredJob Type: Full-timePay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per yearBenefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurancePhysical setting: OfficeSchedule: Monday to FridaySupplemental pay types: Bonus payEducation: Bachelor's (Preferred)Experience: GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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