Staff Accountant

Pratt Industries; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Wellness reimbursement in 1 month

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Georgia seeks an Accountant to readies and maintain financial and business transactions, applying accounting principles that include work that is analytical, evaluative, and advisory in nature and requires an understanding of both accounting theory and practice.

The position requires knowledge of accounting standards, strong mathematical and number-crunching skills, and the ability to manage daily accounts using SAP and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with emphasis in accounting.
• 2–5 years accounting experience.
• Proficient in Excel and SAP.
• Ability to work under deadlines and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes transactions
• Projects accounting data to show effects of proposed plans on capital investments, income, cash position and overall financials.
• Interprets, maintains and reports accounting records and statements
• Prepares reports (using SAP and Excel)
• Knowledge of accounting standards, conventions and principles is a must
• Strong mathematical and number crunching skills
• Ability to manage daily accounts with the help of accounting software
• Good communication skills both verbal as well as written
• Presence of mind, analytical thinking, logical thinking and multi-tasking abilities
• A background in finance, commerce or economics
• Maintain the Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules; provide monthly detail to the Controller for General Journal entries; insure proper recording of new purchases and disposals.
• Maintain Purchase Order Processing system.
• Review employee credit card charges.
• Process Accounts Payable paperwork at completion of the check run.
• Prepare mailings and priority shipments for the Finance/Accounting Department.
• Prepare labels and maintain files as needed within the department.
• Prepare correspondence as needed within the department.
• Assist Controller with all accounting related items.
• Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time
• Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.
• Follow all company safety guidelines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong math skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business with accounting emphasis

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
• 3 Months: 401(k) with match
• 12 months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing/parenting leave

Pratt Perks

• Paid Holidays from DAY ONE
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
• 3 Months: 401(k) with match
• 12 months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing/parenting leave

Position Summary

Readies and maintains financial and business transactions, applying accounting principles that include work that is analytical, evaluative, and advisory in nature and requires an understanding of both accounting theory and practice.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities

• Analyzes transactions
• Projects accounting data to show effects of proposed plans on capital investments, income, cash position and overall financials.
• Interprets, maintains and reports accounting records and statements
• Prepares reports (using SAP and Excel)
• Knowledge of accounting standards, conventions and principles is a must,
• Strong mathematical and number crunching skills.
• Ability to manage daily accounts with the help of accounting software
• Good communication skills both verbal as well as written.
• Presence of mind, analytical thinking, logical thinking and multi-tasking abilities
• A background in finance, commerce or economics
• Maintain the Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules; provide monthly detail to the Controller for General Journal entries; insure proper recording of new purchases and disposals.
• Maintain Purchase Order Processing system.
• Review employee credit card charges.
• Process Accounts Payable paperwork at completion of the check run.
• Prepare mailings and priority shipments for the Finance/Accounting Department.
• Prepare labels and maintain files as needed within the department.
• Prepare correspondence as needed within the department.
• Assist Controller with all accounting related items.
• Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time
• Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.
• Follow all company safety guidelines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Hiring Requirements/Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a Bachelor’s degree in business with emphasis in accounting, is required. Degree(s) must be from a credible college or university
• Must be a perfectionist by nature, with no tolerance for financial mistakes.
• Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data.
• Must be highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets.
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounting is required. Minimum 3 to 5 years related experience with in a general accounting support function, preferably accounts payables or receivables.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software products including Excel and Word, in addition to general knowledge of the use and application of computerized accounting software (SAP) and related database management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary business information.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple and changing work assignments and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate and timely processing of detailed accounting transactions.