Accounting Specialist

ESCO Manufacturing; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCO Manufacturing in Watertown, SD is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage financial reporting, general ledger activities, and payroll support.

The role requires solid knowledge of accounting principles, manufacturing accounting experience, and hands-on experience with GL systems and traditional accounting software.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of accepted accounting principles and ability to manage finance software/systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated internal financial statements from the general ledger and multiple internal sources.
• Maintain and balance accounts by verifying and inputting data.
• Develop spreadsheet reports to analyze information and options.
• Prepare general ledger entries and reconcile accounts.
• Record accounting transactions and reconcile bank accounts.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current practices.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Data confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

General Ledger

Spreadsheet software

Accounting software

Job description

Provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; will process bi-weekly payroll, regular and periodic financial data, and government payments, forms, and documents.

Job Duties:

• Prepares consolidated internal financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and multiple internal sources.
• Maintains and balances accounts accurately in computer system by verifying and inputting data.
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
• Record accounting transactions; reconciling bank accounts.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Provides accounting support by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.
• Protects organization's data by keeping information confidential.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years accounting experience as well as a knowledge of accepted accounting principles.Experience in manufacturing accounting environment preferred.
• Knowledge of accepted accounting principles, working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems, and demonstrated ability to manage computer operations and applications in finance are essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent applicable experience required.