Division Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

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 approving purchasing card and travel expense reports request travel and purchasing cards for employees and hosting weekly meetings with purchasing and receiving teams to ensure POs 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 through 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 deadlines.
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:

Bachelors degree in Business or Accounting
2-3 years related experience