Accountant-Staff

Company: Modineer Company
Location: Niles
Posted on: May 21, 2023

Job Description:

Staff AccountantGeneral Purpose of the JobTo support the CFO and Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance / Accounting Department.To relieve the CFO and Controller of certain responsibilities that will allow them to spend a greater portion of their time on Financial Statement preparation and analysis, Budget and Variance issues, and Forecasting.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesMaintain fixed asset listing and associated depreciation schedules; prepare monthly journal entries; insure proper recording of asset purchases and disposalsReconcile all prepaid accounts; prepare monthly journal entriesAssume primary responsibility for Sales and Use Tax compliance and reporting; prepare and file returnsAssist in month-end closing; prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory valuation, inventory roll forwardPrepare 1099'sPrepare and file all government surveys and customer required financial filingsAnalyze cost accounting data and assist with physical inventories; provide management with information on the variances related to inventory, labor and overheadAssist Controller in preparing annual standards for labor and overheadAssist CFO with 401(k) Plan administrationAssist CFO in tracking and maintaining commercial insurance policiesPerform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be requiredSkills and AbilitiesBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business, with emphasis in accounting, is requiredCoursework in Cost Accounting or experience working with cost accounting systems is preferredA minimum of 2 years of work experience in accounting is required; manufacturing background preferredMust be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysisAbility to research, compile, analyze and interpret dataAbility to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reservesAdvanced skill level in MS Office products, specifically Excel and WordExcellent verbal and written communication skills are requiredAbility to work under minimal supervision

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