Staff Accountant - Portsmouth, NH

Albany International Corp.; Portsmouth; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support international financial accounting. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least two years of relevant experience. You will be responsible for managing cash applications, preparing journal entries, and reconciling accounts while collaborating closely with various departments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong communication skills. Join this dynamic team and contribute to the financial integrity of a leading organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with minimum 2 years of experience.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform ERP accounting work in SAP related to customer cash application.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.

Skills

General Accounting

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Office

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

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Job Description

The Staff Accountant position supports procedures and objectives in international financial accounting where goals are to provide timely and accurate financial information to internal and external users, while maintaining internal controls over financial processes. Works with other departments, including FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and HR to gather information necessary for accurate accounting.

The Staff Accountant performs AR cash application and has the responsibility for preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and various administration processes within the accounting group. Works in groups with other financial members under immediate supervision of US Accounting Manager.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for:

• Perform ERP accounting work in SAP related to incoming customer cash application


• Prepare and enter standard accruals and other necessary journal entries


• Establish communications to reconcile intra-entity transactions


• Manage intercompany ledgers and recharges


• Accounting of bank account direct debits and perform external banking transaction downloads within SAP


• Prepare necessary reconciliations, including researching and working with finance and other team members to update account balances


• Work closely with Treasury and post intercompany cash transactions


• Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes according to GAAP


• Administration of travel and purchasing credit cards for employees


• Adhere to company policies and procedures


• Participate in special projects as requested

Shift

Day

Shift Information

Onsite

Experience/Education/Skills

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with minimum 2 years of related work experience


• Solid understanding of general accounting


• Excellent ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, heavily automated environment


• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail


• Written and verbal communication skills must be strong


• MS Office suite: Outlook, Excel, Word


• SAP experience a plus

Location Address

325 Corporate Drive, 4th Floor, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, United States

Travel

Negligible