STAFF ACCOUNTANT

We are excited to open this role due to our needs of transformation and growth. You will have the opportunity to share and implement your skills, while learning and growing as well. This position will be what you make of it – drive your own success. This will be a position of growth and opportunity and will involve multiple aspects of accounting. We expect you to own your assignments and communicate with others and leadership.
We expect you to support, strengthen and advance the mission and operating philosophy of the Thomson Plastics team. It is imperative to maintain a high degree of professionalism when working with team members, customers, and suppliers. We expect you to meet and exceed expectations while ensuring confidentiality of information.
General Accounting Duties/Responsibilities:
· General Accounting
o Accurately record journal entries according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
o Prepare Journal Entries during the month and maintain Recurring Entries in IQMS system.
o Investigate and report account variances to budget, forecast, and prior year balances as requested.
o Participate in Yearly Financial Statement Audits and Quarterly Bank Audits, including preparation of annual audit work papers and responding to audit requests in a timely manner.
o Record all bank transactions daily and reconcile bank accounts and the line of credit to bank records.
o Collect credit card expense reports and receipts. Ensure all Travel and Entertainment Expense Reports, receipts, along with manager approvals, are received and filed. Determine proper general ledger account coding for proper recording in IQMS system.
o Issue 1099s to vendors at the end of the year and ensure forms are submitted by January 31st deadline. Work with Accounting Manager to file 1096 annually. Ensure that filings are performed timely.
o Participate in quarterly physical inventories if requested.
o Prepare and file timely Sales & Use tax reporting for locations working with Accounting Manager to understand requirements.
o Create and maintain accounting metrics, working with Accounting Manager, Controller, and others.
· Fixed Assets and Capital in Process
o Partner with Plant Managers, capital project owners and others withing the business to ensure that projects are initiated, managed, and closed out accurately and timely.
o Maintain the Fixed Assets and associated depreciation schedules on Creative Solutions software.
o Ensure proper recording of purchases, disposals, and asset transfers.
o Issue Capital Project numbers and ensure all capital Projects are approved timely and appropriately before issuing Capex project number.
o Track Capital Projects appropriately. Ensure documentation and timely closing with project managers.
o Audit and review Fixed Asset listing regularly for possible disposed items and communicate with appropriate Plant personnel when necessary.
o Close Capital projects and enter in Creative Solutions software.
o Manage Fixed Assets system (Creative Solutions) and ensure data aligns to the General Ledger system (IQMS).
o Reconcile all Fixed Assets, Capital-In-Process, and balance sheet accounts and resolve variances if needed.
o Project: Fixed Asset Tagging Policy/Procedures - Ensure all Fixed Assets are properly tagged.
o Track Tooling projects and ensure that billing and invoices are tracked and properly reconciled and closed out with project managers.
· Vendor Set-up in IQMS
o Set-up new vendors in IQMS. Maintain sales tax, W-9’s, address changes and insurance certificates on vendors.
Customer Focused Duties/Responsibilities:
Due to growth and complexity of customers, this role may include assisting the Accounts Receivable area with the following:
· Create invoices according to company practices; submit invoices to customers.
· Create reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested.
· Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Accounting Manager and other staff.
· Copy, file, and retrieve materials for accounts receivable as needed.
· Relay changes of information to appropriate employees.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
· Be a team player and work with others within the department and other departments and sites.
· Ensure job duties are documented and updated as changes occur.
· Seek assistance if unable to achieve certain job requirements in a timely manner.
· Other duties and tasks assigned as well as aid backing up others in department.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
· Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
· Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
· Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Education and Experience:
· Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
· Two to four years of experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details