Staff Accountant
Job Location:
Oswego, NY - USA
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Job Summary
Summary/Objective: The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations with responsibility for accounts payable accounts receivable general accounting month-end close activities and SOX control compliance. This role ensures accurate financial records timely transaction processing and adherence to GAAP internal policies and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. The position plays a key role in supporting a timely and accurate close process audit readiness and internal control effectiveness.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices accurately and timely ensuring appropriate coding approvals and SOX-compliant documentation.
- Review vendor account activity and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs (ACH wire and checks) in accordance with internal controls.
- Prepare customer billings and post cash receipts accurately.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and assist in resolving outstanding balances.
- Support accounts receivable activities and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
- Actively participate in the month-end close process ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned close tasks.
- Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to obtain required information and resolve close-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with close calendars deadlines and internal control requirements.
- Maintain general ledger accuracy in compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
- Support month-end close activities and general ledger account analysis.
- Investigate resolve and clearly document reconciling items in a timely manner.
- Review account activity for unusual trends or variances and escalate issues as appropriate.
- Support internal and external audits by providing supporting schedules and process documentation.
- Execute and document SOX controls related to AP AR and general accounting processes.
- Maintain documentation to support SOX testing and audit requirements.
- Assist with SOX testing support remediation efforts and control enhancements.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls improve efficiency and reduce risk.
- Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Controller.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
- 25 years of progressive accounting experience including AP AR general ledger and month-end close responsibilities.
- Experience working in a SOX-compliant or public company environment preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP internal controls and audit requirements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
- Highly detail-oriented with strong documentation organizational and communication skills.
Work Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described herein represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position the employee will work in an office environment as well as on the plant floor. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places. This position is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions fumes airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and the risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to sit stand walk use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; the employee is occasionally required reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
EEOC Statement:
DAC Engineered Products LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
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