Staff Accountant - SRC of Lexington Job Listing at SRC of Lexington in Lexington, KY (Job ID 2032)

Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation of accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial documents. Includes other aspects relating to the accounting cycle including month-end and year-end close and journal entries.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to all safety guidelines and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) preventing incidents or injury to self or others.
• Performs general accounting functions, specifically accounts payable and generation and reconciliation of report data.
• Reviews time records, submit payroll, and reconcile pay records.
• Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Creates month-end and year-end Accounts Payable reports.

• Input journal or ledger entries.
• Compile and prepare various management reports.
• Maintaining accurate filing of all payable's documents and support of physical files.
• Resolve problems and discrepancies with invoices, billings and credits as they occur.
• Work on special projects as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area for safe operation as well as customer presentation.
• Performs work according to the highest quality standards to produce a superior end product, meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Participates in and supports the principles of Open Book Management
• Works with HR and Supervisors to ensure time, hours, and pay are accurate for employees.
• Assists CFO in establishing standard operating procedures including the development and maintenance of a system of internal controls.
• Responsible for using various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, specifically Accounts Payable.
• Possesses excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers.
• Is detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of financial and payroll reports.
• Ability to work closely with various department functions including the buyer, material handlers, planner, customers, Production, end-users, Engineering, HR, and Quality.
• Knowledge of computer software programs including Microsoft Office Suite and ADP payroll software.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• One – five years of experience performing general accounting duties required.
• Experience working in manufacturing/distribution environment preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• ADP or payroll certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE JOB

• Frequently communicates with shop floor personnel, internal and external customers, and subcontractors to verify payroll and Accounts Payable ledgers.
• Frequently remains in a sitting position to perform desk duties.
• Frequently uses the computer with fingers and hands to create reports and ledgers.
• Frequently views the computer to perform administrative duties.
• Frequently works in a well-lit, tempered room experiencing temperature changes while communicating with production personnel. 
• Seldom exposed to loud noises when walking floor during production.
• Seldom exposed to smoke and carbon monoxide for less than ten minutes when on shop floor.
• Seldom lifts objects such as office supplies with weight up to 25 pounds.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position of Staff Accountant and agree to perform all job functions and duties in a safe manner and in accordance with the organization's established policies and procedures. 

I hereby understand and acknowledge that my employment relationship with this organization would be of an “at will” nature, which means that the employee may resign at any time and the employer may discharge employee at any time and for any or no reason.  It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

The job duties outlined herein are general statements and essential competencies that describe the basic job requirements and cannot state in words every aspect of job content. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.     This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  By signing below, I affirm that I can meet the essential functions of this position.