Accounting

GLE Scrap Metal; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned recycling firm in New York is seeking a full-time accountant to manage day-to-day corporate accounting operations, including month-end financial close and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, extensive knowledge of Excel, and experience in financial analysis. Responsibilities include performing reconciliations and interacting with corporate staff to address financial matters.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.
• Experience in financial analysis, auditing, budgeting, forecasting, or controllership is required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Interact with corporate staff and plant management on financial topics.
• Perform month-end tasks including journal entries and cash account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial analyses and special projects as required.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communications skills

Excellent time-management skills

Project management skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

GLE Scrap Metal, a family-owned scrap recycling firm, is looking to hire a full-time accountant to handle day to day corporate accounting operations that includes the monthly financial close and Financial Reporting. The chosen applicant will be an analytical, detail-oriented individual who can assist with aspects of preparing journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and payables process support.

Responsibilities

• Interact with corporate staff and plant management on financial and accounting topics.
• Respond to data/financial requests as needed.
• Fixed asset accountant duties.
• Perform various month end tasks including journal entries, preparing invoices, cash account reconciliations, and corporate account reconciliations.
• Research and resolve any account discrepancies related to account reconciliations.
• Responsible for intercompany balancing and interacting with each Plant Controller to resolve intercompany discrepancies.
• Complete balance sheet account reconciliation reviews with the Corporate Controller for all Corporate locations.
• Handle preparation for Capital project requests, including financial justification, follow-up, and review.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Create all invoices needed to fulfill contract terms/agreements.
• Maintain all Accounts Receivable journals, schedules, and files relating to contracts.
• Prepare financial analyses and special projects as required.
• Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide executive leaders.
• Route miscellaneous invoices to management for approval of payment.
• Issue checks in accordance with payment terms and internal processing schedule.
• Communicate directly with vendors to resolve discrepancies and clarify any questionable invoice items, prices, quantities, payment terms, etc.
• Research customer accounts to handle inquiries by telephone, in writing or by direct personal contact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel
• Experience in financial analysis, auditing, budgeting, forecasting, and/or controllership
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and effectively multi-task priorities
• Analyze data and report on financials
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening

Skills

• Very detail oriented
• Strong communications skills
• Excellent time-management skills
• Strong project management skills, teamwork, problem-solving and creativity
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to simultaneously manage several complex projects
• Problem Solving/Analytical Skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles