Staff Accountant

tecometunitedstates; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecomet United States is seeking a Staff Accountant to prepare monthly financial information and support site-level and corporate accounting across 18 US manufacturing sites. This role reports to the Financial Reporting Manager and will help manage accounting initiatives with the broader team, ensuring timely reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Accounting and 1–3 years of progressive accounting experience; Big 4 or large national firm experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 1–3 years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Big 4 or large national firm experience a plus.
• Manufacturing accounting background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries
• Reconciliation, support and analysis of balance sheet accounts such as capital projects, inventory, prepaid expenses, and accruals
• Overseeing and maintaining intercompany balances, monthly charges and reconciliations
• Oversee inventory cycle counts and maintain schedule of variances
• Understands the various accounting cycles and applies this knowledge to support the Company’s operational and internal control environment
• Supports external audits as required
• Continuously improves the value of the Finance function within the Company. Eliminates waste and adds value at every opportunity
• Manage and complete specialized projects independently or as part of a team
• Additional duties as requested by supervisor

Skills

US GAAP

Excel

Communication

Detail oriented

General ledger

Intercompany accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely preparation of financial information for both company management and external users.This role will report to the Financial Reporting Manager, and help manage both Corporate, site-level and Company-wide accounting initiatives, working collaboratively with the broader accounting team across the Company’s 18 US manufacturing sites to support these initiatives. This encompasses boththeregularreportingand various specialized accounting projects as needed. TheStaff Accountant must possess the ability to analyze, interpret, conclude, and report relevant financial informationinvariousfinancial areas.

The role requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet’s principles of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting Company financial and other performance metrics.

Principle Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries


• Reconciliation, support and analysis of various balance sheet accounts such as capital projects, inventory, prepaid expenses, and accruals


• Overseeing and maintaining intercompany balances, monthly charges and reconciliations


• Oversee inventory cycle counts and maintain schedule of variances


• Understands the various accounting cycles and applies this knowledge to support the Company’s operational and internal control environment


• Supports external audits as required


• Continuously improves the value of the Finance function within the Company. Eliminates waste and adds value at every opportunity


• Manage and complete specialized projects independently or as part of a team


• Additional duties as requested by supervisor

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Accounting

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

• One to three years of progressive accounting experience


• Big 4 or other large national accounting firm experience a plus


• Manufacturing accounting background a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls


• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel


• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills


• High attention to detail


• Comprehension of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations


• Ability to work well in a dynamic and changing company environment and to remain flexible to changing demands