Staff Accountant

Job description

Job Description

Scope of Position:

Working under the direction of the Group Controller, prepares accounting analyses, complete accounting related projects as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for learning Mestek's general ledger, payables and to a lesser degree payroll software environment with particular emphasis on the general ledger module

• Responsible for learning Mestek's internal product line accounting system (activity based costing) and contribution margin based gross margin reporting systems

• Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries

• Maintain and reconcile capital asset activity for all reporting locations including the correct implementation of internal and tax depreciation methods.

• Responsible for periodic analysis of g/l accounts

• Prepare documents for audits

• Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets and business planning

• Assist in analyzing monthly financial statements for completeness and accuracy and investigation of deviations from budget

• Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations

• Work to improve financial processes

• Performs other duties as needed or required

Location(s)260 N. Elm Street, Westfield, Massachusetts 01085

Requirements

The Staff Accountant -- Financial must possess the minimum knowledge listed below:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred but not required; prior accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (1-5 Years) helpful

• CPA preferred, but not required

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Solid spreadsheet skills (Excel)

• Experience with any ERP/MRP system in a manufacturing environment helpful

• Experience with QuickBooks or other higher level accounting system

Shift (if applicable)