Accountant

Description

Sesco Safety is seeking an Accountant to ensure all operational transactions are accurately captured in accounting systems and through financial reporting. They administer daily accounting functions, are responsible for preparation, reconciliation and reporting of end of period results. They work closely with company personnel through the General Manager for the oversight of operations of the business, Group Controller for accounting control processes, and interact with customers and vendors. This is an on-site role requiring travel up to 10%.

• This position will partner with the BU GM and BU Controller to bring forth value added contributions to enhance company accounting, operational and profitability objectives. This positional also occasionally provides support to other business units.
• Perform daily activities in areas of cash receipts and deposits, accounts receivable follow-up, vendor invoice input, payment disbursements, purchase order and receipts, and reporting 
• Manage the accuracy of material and labor transactions flowing into individual job costs, input and reconciliation of payroll, and inter-company activities
• Reconcile accurate record of activities through journal entries
• Generate timely financial set and period end reports, and others required by parent company or third parties 
• Maintain sales tax set ups and reporting 
• Execute and maintain documentation and financial transactional set up with new customers and vendors 
• Maintain customer, item, and pricing data records in Accounting and Order systems to ensure accuracy in transactional processing, and perform periodic auditing
• Maintain insurance records required by customers and those of company vendors
• Support the updating of customer qualification sites and processes  
• Assist in the implementation and enforcement of accounting controls, and maintain necessary filing systems
• Act as point of contact with inter-company Accounting personnel, and external service providers
• Perform general office duties and assignments in support of the business 

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate level degree with three years broad accounting experience
• Experience with accounting systems, QuickBooks is an advantage
• Proficient in MS Suite programs, especially Excel 

 Work is performed in an office environment using standard office technology and equipment, and characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Work can occasionally be performed remote as coordinated with manager. Employee must be able to lift, climb, and move, pull and transport at least 25 pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.