GL Staff Accountant

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

The GL Staff Accountant is responsible for execution of assigned accounting functions at BAND-IT-IDEX, Inc., participates in the month-end and year end closings and performs other accounting duties as assigned.

REPORTING TO : Accounting Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares weekly and monthly recurring journal entries
• Prepares and analyzes multiple balance sheet reconciliations
• Performs ad hoc analysis of accounting transactions, operational performance and balance sheet accounts
• Processes Intercompany transactions
• Maintains regular interaction with AP, Purchasing, AR and cost functions for analytical and process support
• Maintains the Fixed Assets Ledger (GAAP only), monitors capital spending and ensures compliance with capital expenditure policies, schedules and follows through on physical inventories as required by IDEX policies.
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate completion of sales/use tax returns and oversees related tax audits.
• Provides support for the Sarbanes-Oxley, D&T and internal audits as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong interpersonal skills.*
• Ability to solve problems and improve processes.* *
• Strong personal computer skills and advanced spreadsheet experience (Excel preferred).*

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Four year Business degree in Accounting or related field. At least five years of extensive experience in all aspects of accounting; thorough experience managing internal controls; working knowledge of JDE preferred; experience in payroll processing preferred.

Essential Functions:

The physical, mental/visual and work environment demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Majority of the time is spent sitting.
• Requires use of hands and arms at least 60% of the time.
• Lifting requirements are generally less than 10 lbs. Manual lifting could reach the company maximum 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Climate-controlled office environment.
• Noise exposure is light to moderate.

Mental/Visual Demands:

• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are necessary to perform the job functions.
• Abstract mental reasoning is required to analyze accounting information and identify process deficiencies.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Problem Solving: The individual participates in the continuous improvement process by attending meetings and presenting problems and possible solutions to the appropriate personnel.
• Interpersonal Skills: The individual remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Relationships with Others: The individual works effectively and relates well with others, including superiors and colleagues. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works, to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Operational Excellence: The individual is dedicated to providing organization systems for measuring work. The individual seeks to reduce variances in organizational processes.
• Communication and Contact: The individual communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The individual uses effective communication for interface with other departments and customers.
• Planning/Organizing: The individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality Control: The individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability: The individual adapts to changes in the work environment, rotates into other positions as required and manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability : The individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. The individual completes all duties as assigned, trains as required, and rotates into other departments as required.
• Safety and Security: The individual actively promotes and personally observes all safety procedures. The individual complies with Environmental, Safety, and Hazardous Communications requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Accounting: 5 years