Staff Accountant

*Summary of Responsibilities* The Staff Accountant will provide support services to the finance department which may include one or more of the following activities: accounts payable, expense reports, account reconciliations, month end closing, fixed assets, budget analysis and reporting.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and essential duties required to successfully perform this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities* * Review supplier invoices received for approvals and obtain approvals when necessary * Enter invoices into the CMS accounting system * Manage the on hold invoice process and collaborate with the Purchasing department to resolve * Review and process Concur expense reports * Maintain Accounts Payable files * Respond to all Accounts Payable and Expense Reports inquiries * Review/Reconcile unmatched items on RCNI (receipts not invoiced) to keep AP accounts clean * Analyze supplier statements and confirm balances * Analyze Month end intercompany AP balances and confirm with all divisions * Assist Accounts receivable with invoicing and cash application as well as as account reconciliation and special projects as needed * Create and maintain monthly account reconciliations * Create and post monthly closing journal entries * Create and complete various monthly reporting requirements as needed/directed * Support Weekly Payroll processing either as primary or backup (alternating) * Perform budget analysis and answer budget owner inquiries as needed * Perform other misc reporting requirements as needed/directed * Support “Automation” and “Efficiency” improvements in financial processes * Support fixed asset capitalization and fixed asset inventory requirements * Handle confidential information on a regular basis * Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example * Promote and facilitate Open Door Process and Fair Treatment * Participate in Continual Improvement activities * Adhere to customer requirements, Business Operating System and company policies * Perform other duties as assigned *Qualifications* * Minimum of (2) year’s professional experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting or equivalent * Excellent record keeping skills * Able to maintain confidentiality, and use discretion and tact * Able to manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlines * Able to use computer and software as required * Able to work well with others * Able to work flexible and additional hours as needed * Honest with high integrity * Able to work well with others; build and maintain positive employee relations * Able to provide excellent leadership example, able to coach, motivate and build self confidence within work force *Education and Experience* * High School Diploma required * Bachelor’s degree or pursuing a bachelor's degree strongly preferred * Excellent analytical skills * Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office *Work Environment* * Primarily office and includes manufacturing plant; plant floor characterized by temperature extremes, loud noise and considerable tow motor traffic * The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.
* Flexible and additional hours as required *Other Considerations* * This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
* A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.
All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
* Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
* Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $52,000.
00 - $65,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) 6% Match * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Experience level: * 1 year Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift Ability to Relocate: * Battle Creek, MI 49037: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person