Job Opening – Staff Accountant (Corporate)

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JOB SUMMARY: The Staff Accountant position reports to the Corporate Controller and is responsible for monthly general ledger account reconciliations, accounts payable processing, employee expense report reconciliations, corporate credit card reconciliations, monthly expense accruals, monthly sales tax reconciliation, fixed asset accounting, assisting with the month-end and year-end close process, as well as assisting in the monthly review of internal financial statements and evaluation of internal controls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a job incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. An employee will be required to follow other job-related duties required by the manager.

 

% of Time Performing Task Responsibility/Accountability
30% Accounts payable processing and month-end accrual accounting – Review and match invoices with purchase orders and requisitions for services, and receipts for inventory and other goods.
20% Corporate credit card and employee expense report processing and reconciliations.
10% Account for and reconcile month-end accruals for various liabilities and prepaid expenses.
15% Maintain fixed asset subledger and record additions and disposals of fixed assets and monthly depreciation expense.
10% Reconcile and process monthly sales tax returns with third-party sales tax prep provider.
15% Assist with month-end and year-end close process, posting various closing entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

  • Three or more years previous experience in a corporate accounting environment or previous public accounting experience.
  • Experience with SAP Business One or other ERP system, experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Advanced Excel skills preferred. SQL experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Command of the English language.
  • Strong listening skills and ability to follow detailed instructions.
  • Telephone, email and business etiquette.
  • High level of initiative. Ability to work independently as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Strong organizational and time/task management skills. Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines required.
  • Must be a motivated self-starter, goal oriented with a positive attitude and highly dependable.
  • CPA or CPA in-process preferable, but not required.
  • Experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment preferred, but not required.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/LICENSES

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • May consider Associates Degree in Accounting with applicable experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

  • Works predominately at office desk: carrying out both manual and repetitive arm hand and finger movements in regards to computerized data entry and data processing tasks.
  • Job requires verbal contact with and listening to internal and external stakeholders in both a one-on-one and group setting.
  • The job requires use of hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  • Job requires the ability to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects 1 lb. to 20 lbs. multiple times each month and objects 20-50 lbs. rarely each month.
  • Job requires walking or standing often and may include periodic bending, stooping, crouching, and climbing.
  • Works in environmentally controlled work area with adequate lighting.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Mental activities necessary include concentration, mathematical accuracy, organization, and communication skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This list is not an inclusive list of other demands that may arise.

EQUIPMENT USED

  • Knowledge of standard office machines, including computer, multiline phone system, fax, postage, copier, scanner, binding, etc.

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If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Tish Dison, HR Manager, at (865) 218-5814 or tish.dison@tec-usa.com.

Technology for Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Female/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

  
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