Staff Accountant II

Plasma-Therm LLC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasma-Therm LLC is seeking a Staff Accountant to support controlling functions and oversee monthly reports, schedules, and transactions in a multinational environment. You will lead the month-end close, reconcile the general ledger, prepare journal entries, handle intercompany eliminations, and assist with tax and audit schedules while driving continuous improvement across the finance team.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 7+ years of related experience; ERP experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum seven years of related experience.
• Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs controlling functions, ensures internal control compliance, and oversees financial activities of the business
• Lead month end close, reconciling general ledger accounts, journal entries, and monthly closing package
• Reviews statements for unusual variances; performs account analyses and research; resolves discrepancies
• Responsible for intercompany elimination and consolidation
• Prepares various governmental and non-governmental surveys and statutory reports
• Updates and maintains all accounting processes/procedures
• Approves and codes vendor invoices related to Finance
• Prepares monthly sales tax returns
• Prepares schedules for external tax and audit firms
• Monitors AR and AP transactions
• Participates in continuous improvement activities
• Provides reporting information to department managers
• Performs other duties; adheres to Safety, Quality and Environmental Process

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Financial analysis

Internal controls

ERP experience

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Plasma-Therm is a leading provider of advanced processing equipment and solutions, specializing in semiconductor manufacturing.

Our Staff Accountants support controlling functions and oversees preparation of monthly reports, schedules, and transactions. Senior accounting person that provides guidance to accounting team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs controlling functions, ensures internal control compliance, and oversees financial activities of the business
• Primary lead for month end close. Process monthly closing including reconciliation of general ledger accounts, preparation of standard and manual journal entries and preparation of monthly closing package. Reviews financial statements for unusual variances; performs account analyses and research; resolves account discrepancies
• Responsible for intercompany elimination and consolidation
• Prepares various governmental and non-governmental surveys and statutory reports as required
• Updates and maintains all accounting related processes/procedures and documentation as required
• Approves and codes vendor invoices related to the Finance department
• Prepares monthly sales tax returns
• Prepares and gathers required schedules and documents for external tax and audit firms
• Monitors AR and AP transactions to ensure they are properly recorded
• Actively participates in all continuous improvement activities
• Provides reporting information to all department managers and employees as requested/required
• Performs other duties as assigned
• It is every employee’s responsibility to be aware of and adhere to the applicable Safety & Health, Quality and Environmental Process of Plasma-Therm, LLC.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• No direct reports, however mentors more junior team members

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum seven years of related experience

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred
• CPA preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to perform all activity of an Accountant I and Accountant II
• Ability to work in a complex multinational corporate matrix
• Ability to independently analyze detailed information and compile standard and non-standard reports.
• Understanding of strong internal control systems, able to make recommendations for improvements, carryout changes and monitor the internal control systems
• Strong analytical and communication skills to communicate effectively interdepartmentally and externally with customers
• Advanced knowledge of Windows operating system and Windows-based software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills and professionalism. Must have proven successful interactions with customers and company personnel in all roles.
• Previous experience with ERP required

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The normal work environment is typical of a business office.
• The incumbent is routinely required to sit, stand, walk, touch, see, and hear.