Accounting Analyst

Position Summary:

The Accounting Analyst responsibilities will include maintaining financial records, reports, performing account reconciliations, assisting with budget and close processes. The Accounting Analyst will coordinate with the Accounting Manager and Stabilus Business Systems as needed and help with monthly and quarterly consolidation reporting requirements. The Accounting Analyst will also assist in audit support. The analyst will gather, validate, and prepare external sales tax reporting documentation on a monthly basis and assist in the preparation of filings.

The Accounting Analyst will report to the Accounting Manager, Americas.

Key Job Responsibilities included but not limited to:

Prepare general ledger entries, maintain detailed records and support and prepare account reconciliations as assigned.

Perform sub-ledger account variance analysis.

Post and reconcile intercompany transactions.

Assist the Accounting Manager and Global Controller with routine and ad-hoc reporting as needed including monthly/quarterly reporting requirements within Cognos consolidation system.

Provides audit support, both internal and external.

Analyze, review, interpret and validates the data supplied by the Business Unit and/or Financial Systems for the tax relevant financial, internal and external reporting requirements relating to sales tax exemption certificates.

Leads and promotes safety awareness with other key members of the organization. Promotes accident prevention and employee involvement in regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees have an understanding of the safety expectations of the organization.

Job Requirements:

Experience:

One to two (1-2) years’ experience in accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Experience with creating and/or processing daily entries and reports, invoicing or billing

Demonstrated knowledge of accounting processes and cycles

Experience with Microsoft Office products and ERP systems

Familiarity with accounting, audit and corporate finance principles and procedures

Ability to multitask, prioritize and organize efficiently

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Strong organizational skills, keeps timelines and meets deadlines

High attention to detail, ensures accuracy in completion of work

Ability to communicate and build relationships throughout the organization

Excellent communicator including facilitation, verbal, and written skills

Education and Certification Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting finance or related field

Internship or previous work experience in a business related preferably accounting or audit capacity is preferred

CPA a plus