Accountant II

Steinert GmbH; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Steinert GmbH is seeking an Accountant II to manage general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance. You will handle reconciliations, AR activities, and asset accounting while supporting audits and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience. Strong Excel skills, experience with ERP systems, and solid knowledge of US GAAP are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3–5 years of progressive professional accounting experience (corporate or public).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and solid knowledge of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Month-End & Year-End Close: manage monthly/annual closes, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and analyses.
• Account Reconciliation: perform monthly reconciliations for balance sheets, bank statements, intercompany, fixed assets.
• Financial Reporting: prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Accounts Receivable: handle customer billing, posting, credit limits, and collections.
• Compliance & Audits: coordinate with auditors and prepare audit schedules and tax support docs.
• Fixed Assets & Inventory: maintain asset ledgers and oversee asset/depreciation accounting.

Skills

Excel

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description

The Accountant II will be responsible for the general ledger, month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, sales tax, account reconciliations and accounts receivable. Responsibilities include compliance with US GAAP standards and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End & Year-End Close: Responsible for monthly and annual financial closing process, including preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and variance analyses.
• Account Reconciliation: Prepare and review monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, bank statements, intercompany transactions, and fixed assets. Identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) and management reporting packages.
• Accounts Receivable: Customer billing, payment posting, credit limits, and collections to protect cash flow.
• Compliance & Audits: Serve as a point of contact for external and internal auditors. Prepare audit schedules, gather supporting documentation, and support tax filing schedules.
• Fixed Assets & Inventory: Manage fixed asset ledgers (depreciation, additions, disposals) and/or oversee inventory accounting schedules where applicable.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive professional accounting experience (corporate accounting or public accounting background).

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present financial insights to non‑finance partners. Ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadline schedules, and work independently with minimal supervision. Communication and collaboration.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal for an office & warehouse environment.

• Customer On‑Site conditions vary dependent upon customer and market that is served
• Steinert US offers competitive pay and a total compensation package that includes health, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and 11 paid holidays.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.