Accountant II

PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for Fixed Asset by Plant, Lease Computer Tracking, various month-end analyses, general ledger account reconciliation and various special assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist with monthly closing process. This includes preparation of journal entries, and various month-end analysis

Calculate monthly adjusting journal entries for changes on Fixed Assets

Update Sage for additions, transfers, changes and disposals monthly

Verify accuracy of system journal entries for Depreciation, Additions and Disposals

Reconcile General Ledger Accounts

Assist in establishing employee budget rates for depreciation costs.

Work with Leased Computers and select vendors

Preparation of Sales Schedules

Prepare for interim and yearend financial audits

File Census Bureau Reporting

Work with Carpers inventory

Update Display Database

Prepare Uniform Capitalization and LIFO schedules

May be required to do cross functional project work.

May be required to do cross functional team work and participate in cross functional teams

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not typically have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Education, Experience and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field

0 to 4 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance

Experience with Sage a plus

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in accounting.

Performs a variety of tasks.

Works under general supervision.

A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan & accomplish goals.

Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to listen and communicate effectively with customers/clients in an effort to carry out responsibilities and respond to common inquiries from customers/clients or members of the business community and public. Ability to develop presentations to be delivered to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts like exponents, algebra, quadratic equations and basic logic functions such as if-then-else statements. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as statistical and financial math calculations, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and lift a minimum of 20 pounds

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Typical office environment. The noise level is usually moderate. Some out-of-town travel. Occasional weekend work and extended evening hours is required

Required Skills

Required Experience