Accountant I

Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. is seeking an accounting professional to handle a broad range of regular and recurring tasks, maintaining accounting records and supporting cost and budget systems.

The role supports interpretation of accounts for officers and may involve tax reports or special projects. Responsibilities include depreciating fixed assets, preparing reports, assisting audits, and acting as backup to accounts payable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business with accounting emphasis and 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Proficient with Excel and integrated financial/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Track and depreciate fixed assets and capital projects.
• Reconcile fixed asset general ledger accounts.
• Prepare monthly depreciation reports.
• Conduct periodic physical counts of fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly management reports as requested.
• Assist in inventory counts and inventory management.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.
• Assist in audits documentation.
• Maintain accounting documentation and manuals.
• Prepare and analyze various financial reports for management.
• Act as backup to accounts payable.
• Perform other tasks as needed by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

IFRS accounting

Integrated financial/MRP programs

Work under pressure

Prioritization

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business with accounting emphasis

Tools

MRP software

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Perform a wide variety of regular and recurring moderately complex accounting functions requiring full professional competency. Establish and maintain accounting records. Maintain one or a combination of general accounting, budget or cost systems. Assist in interpreting accounts and records for administrative officers. May balance books, prepare tax reports or perform other special projects.

Job Details

Description

Perform a wide variety of regular and recurring moderately complex accounting functions requiring full professional competency. Establish and maintain accounting records. Maintain one or a combination of general accounting, budget or cost systems. Assist in interpreting accounts and records for administrative officers. May balance books, prepare tax reports or perform other special projects.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Tracking and depreciation of fixed assets & capital projects.
• Reconcile the fixed asset general ledger accounts
• Monthly and quarterly depreciation reports.
• Conduct periodic physical counts of fixed assets
• Prepare monthly reports for management as requested.
• Assist in inventory counts and other duties pertaining to inventory management as necessary.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.
• Assist in preparation of documentation for both internal and external audits.
• Maintain required accounting documentation and manuals.
• Prepare and analyze various financial informational reports for management as requested.
• Act as backup to accounts payable.
• Other tasks related to your position as needed by management

Skills And Specifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to utilize/operate a computer, peripheral equipment and appropriate software, such as Microsoft Office applications including advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Possess a knowledge of accounting techniques, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to self-motivate and take initiative.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting and record keeping practices and procedures. Ability to develop close working relationships with other departments.
• Knowledge of integrated financial/MRP programs required.

Education And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business with an emphasis in accounting plus one to three years’ accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.
• Personal computer experience in Microsoft applications such as Excel and integrated financial/MRP programs required.
• This position involves working with technologies and information which are subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these regulations, Toray CMA must review certain candidate information including citizenship, basis of United States work authorization and country of origin. This information would be used for export control screening purposes only.

Physical Demands

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. Job tasks are usually performed in an office environment. Position requires the ability to read, write, speak and understand English at a level necessary to successfully perform assigned responsibilities. Ability to utilize/operate a computer, peripheral equipment and appropriate software. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and to understand and apply work specifications in the completion of work tasks. The ability to hear, speak, use hands/fingers and the repetitive motions of hands/wrists are frequent. Ability to move within the production area and occasionally climb stairs. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.