Perform daily and monthly accounting functions including preparing general ledger monthly journal entries, month end trial balances, and account analysis. Prepares financial statements and related reports on a monthly basis. Provides accounting and employee benefit administration support to the Controller, including work of a confidential nature. Maintains fixed asset system. Provides back up for Accounting Assistant and Controller when department personnel are absent. Does related work as needed.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the North American Finance Manager.
Has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Prepare and enter monthly journal entries.
Prepare Balance Sheet and Income Statement account analysis to ensure an accurate general ledger.
Prepare monthly financial statements and related reports for department heads and Controller. Make adjustments as required.
Reconcile bank statements to company check register and general ledger monthly.
Maintain royalty / unearned income spreadsheet.
Review and post all subledger entries.
Perform inter-company account reconciliations and submit journal entries to subsidiaries.
Acting back-up for Accounting Assistant and Controller as needed.
Perform other related finance projects and assists the Controller as needed.
Answer questions from Accounting Assistant on operational procedures and policies.

Qualifications (at the time of hire)

A bachelor degree in accounting or business administration with an accounting concentration.
Previous experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and general ledger.
A working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Ability to create and work with financial spreadsheets using previous experience in Excel.
Experience with computerized accounting systems (Great Plains Dynamics experience preferred).
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to make appropriate accounting decisions, maintain confidential information, and interact effectively with others.

Accountabilities

Prepare and compile monthly financial statements package accurately and in a timely manner.
Timely completion of account analysis and make appropriate recommendations and/or adjusting journal entries as needed.
Prepare monthly journal entries, financial statements and reports for department heads and Controller in an accurate and timely manner. Make adjustments as required.
Accurate and timely completion of bank statement reconciliation to company check register and general ledger monthly.
Reconcile inter-company accounts and submit journal entries timely.
Accurate and timely administration of fixed asset program, reports and journal entries.
Ability to provide efficient and effective back-up for Accounting Assistant and Controller as needed.
Perform other related finance projects and assists the Controller as needed.