Accounting Clerk

Kronospan; Clarion (Clarion County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company a

Paid time off including vacation and H

Life and disability plans

Job summary

Kronospan is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the CFO and accounting team in daily duties. You will analyze transactions, process AP/AR, assist with monthly closes, and prepare reconciliations and reports.

The role requires a 90-day probation, strong communication skills, and proficiency with ERP and MS Office. Growth opportunities exist within a global wood panel producer with diverse, inclusive teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or business OR equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of associates.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Demonstrated high energy level, strong work ethic, and positive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work with others in identifying and solving complex manufacturing problems.
• Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel; ability to work in and create spreadsheets.
• Good understanding of accounting cycle, specifically accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Experience with ERP and financial software
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work and interact with associates/departments throughout the organization
• Must have met 90 day new-hire requirement

Responsibilities

• Analyze, verify and post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Support the monthly close process as needed.
• Prepare account reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Perform special accounting projects and analysis as needed.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately.
• Assist associates in other areas of accounting department as needed.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Attendance

Problem solving

Team player

Independent work

Manufacturing process knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

We are Kronospan – the world's leading producer of wood-based panels including MDF, OSB, Particleboard and Laminate Flooring. Operating more than 40 sites worldwide, we offer our associates numerus opportunities. We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals, who want to join our growing U.S. team.
Your Career, your way.
Our core values are reflected in everything we do: We are inquisitive with a will to win. We explore new processes and we focus on innovation. Our associates share knowledge and experiences and work collaboratively. We foster an inclusive working environment and welcome diversity. We take responsibility for the environment in which we live and work and practice sustainability in everything we do.

The purpose of the Accounting Clerk’s position is to support the CFO and other accounting associates in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting Department. The duties of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Analyze, verify and post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Support the monthly close process as needed
• Prepare account reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports
• Perform special accounting projects and analysis as needed
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately
• Assist associates in other areas of accounting department as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or business OR equivalent experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of associates.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Demonstrated high energy level, strong work ethic, and positive approach to problem solving.
• The ability to work with others in identifying and solving complex manufacturing problems.
• The ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft office software especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel; ability to work in and create spreadsheets
• Good understanding of accounting cycle, specifically accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Experience with ERP and financial software
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work and interact with associates/departments throughout the organization
• Must have met 90 day new-hire requirement

WHAT YOU WILL GET

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• You enjoy highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

Together we work, together we win.