Job Title:  Accountant

 The Accountant is responsible for day-to-day finance activities, month end closing, SOX auditing, and year-end closing.. Ensure compliance to all the accounting standards. Assist in finance related projects, finance systems implementation. Report directly to the Accounting Manager in the United States. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of A/P function (invoice processing, reconciliation & payment)

• Monitor & process A/P email inbox

• Perform three-way matching of invoices, up to 100 plus line items & process non-PO invoices

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.

• Audit invoices against purchase orders, research/reconcile discrepancies and process payment runs.

• Audit and process credit card payments in G/L & reconcile vs PO activity.

• Prepare and process weekly check runs.

• Provide remittance to vendors

• Verify the accuracy of outstanding checks

• Respond to vendor inquiries, reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.

Audit/SOX Compliance:

• Ensure process documentation remains up to date

• Perform assigned Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) & internal control testing

General Ledger, Accounting & Other Support:

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  • Ensure AP subledgers tie out to the GL

  • Ensure that the "Received goods not invoiced" report is reconciled each monthy. 

  • Post all cash receipts to customer accounts.

  • Record all cash activity.

  • Take ownership of assigned month end closing processes

    • Acct reconciliations

    • Journal entries

    • Reporting

  • ​​​​​​​Audit travel / credit card expense reports

  • Process & reconcile intercompany/shared service expenses to local ledger (i.e. Focus Logistics, Ivalua…)

  • Take ownership of capital expenditures process.

    • Ensure completeness & accuracy of appropriation requests

    • Ensure back-up documentation is available & approvals are in line with DLA

    • Maintain fixed asset register in local ERP & FAS Sage system

    • Record monthly depreciation and reconcile fixed assets accounts

  • Cross-train & maintain ability to provide assistance for assigned A/R & general accounting processes

Requirements & Experience:

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  • Associate Degree in Accounting required.

  • 3+ years' experience in accounts payable and general administrative duties within a corporate/manufacturing environment.

  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

  • Thorough understanding of day-to-day accounting functions.

  • Strong understanding of general business practices and procedures.
  • Proven ability to multi-task in rapidly changing environment.
  •  Ability to make judgments such as resetting priorities is essential.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and maintain positive attitude.
  • Needs to be proficient in MS Office Suite.
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.