Job Summary:
This role is responsible for executing month end and quarter end close activities preparing journal entries and accruals reconciling balance sheet accounts preparing management reports and supporting schedules.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Key Responsibilities
Month End and Quarter-End Close
Prepare and post journal entries accruals amortization schedules and reversing entries
Amortize bank loan fees and prepaid items including insurance property taxes credit insurance remelt extrusion fabrication and G&A
Accrue property taxes and other period end obligations
Verify that all accruals and amortizations are complete and accurately recorded
Support the Controller in completing the close process and producing accurate financial reports
Expense Allocations
Allocate natural gas costs
Allocate wages to the proper cost centers
Account Reconciliations
Reconcile trade accounts receivable and accounts payable
Ensure accurate recording of lease interest and notes payable activity
Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
Payroll and Benefits Accruals
Post accruals for salary bonuses workers compensation insurance hourly vacation employer 401(k) match medical insurance and dependent care/health flex spending
Sales Commissions and Tax
Accrue salesman commissions
Record commercial activities tax (CAT) liability
Prepare the quarterly CAT filing.
General Accounting Support
Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
Support audit and internal review requests as needed
Identify issues investigate root causes and recommend corrective actions
Uphold internal controls and documentation standards
Education and Experience:
Required:
Bachelors degree in accounting
3-5 years of progressive accounting experience with month end close
Preferred:
CPA or CPA eligible
Required Skills/Abilities:
Strong understanding of accrual accounting and GAAP
Experience with Epicor D365 or similar ERP systems
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables lookups)
Ability to manage multiple close activities and meet deadlines
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail with the ability to work independently
Effective communication and collaboration with cross functional teams
Commitment to internal controls and compliance
Additional requirements
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Must be eligible to work in the United States visa sponsorships are not available
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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