General Accountant II

This position reports to and works closely with the Controller in the overall operations of the Finance / Accounting Department functions; this includes accounting, budgeting, recording, and reporting of financial transactions.

• Process Accounts Payable purchasing invoices
• Maintain vendor returns and credits
• Process the Accounts Receivables down payment invoicing for machine
• Learn the down payment invoicing process for parts
• Learn the process for Accounts Receivable parts invoices
• Maintain customer returns and credits
• Review the Age Receivables monthly and follow-up with emails to customer
• Month-end reconciliations
• Sales & Use Tax reporting
• Learn the Costing Process
• Work with Management to develop department budgets
• Assist in creation of Excel spreadsheets to develop budgets for Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales and Office
• Create Summary comparison of budget for review with Management notating changes/updates needed.
• Future state: assist in preparing the Budget Module in Sage for use in the next year budgeting cycle
• Assist in preparation and review of monthly Income Statement to be presented to Management using Excel and Sage.
• Analyze variances of Income statement and explain in Word document notes
• Assist in creation of monthly Cash Flow statement
• Assist in preparation of YE audit papers
• Establishes proficiency with SAGE accounting system
• Establish and maintain effective accounting controls by following policies and procedures, complying with Federal, State, and local financial requirements.
• Coordinates activity on accounting projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Responds to management inquiries and provides information within the area of assignment in an efficient and timely manner

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree
• (3) years progressively responsible accounting or finance experience.
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and auditing principles.
• General knowledge of GAAP principles
• Experience with budget preparation and procedures for a multi-department organization.
• Skill in analyzing financial data, defining problems, questioning status quo if needed.
• Skill in defining possible problems, evaluating alternatives and recommending methods and procedures for resolution of issues.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control and adapt to stressful situations.
• Knowledge of computer software including Word, Excel, etc., consistent for this position
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.