Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Accountant
Duration: 6 Months (possible conversion!)
Shift: 1st shift
Pay rate: $35.50 - $40.50/hr
Location: Oro Valley, AZ 85755

Position Summary
The Accountant II - Payroll/General Ledger performs a range of tasks in support of the Finance Team. Prepares records, verifies and reports accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger transactions.

Responsibilities
• Performs a variety of routine tasks including preparing, recording, verifying, analyzing and reporting payroll transactions.
• Works with business partners on monthly forecast updates, review of reserves, and supports their reporting and initiatives.
• Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts and reports associated with payroll functions.
• Collects and reconciles timecard information, prepares and submits payroll files.
• Receive contract labor hours and accrue contract labor.
• Maintain and allocate project hours.
• Performs a variety of routine tasks including preparing, recording, verifying, analyzing and reporting general ledger transactions.
• Works with business partners on monthly forecast updates, review of reserves, and supports their reporting and initiatives.
• Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts and reports associated with general ledger functions.
• Maintains cashbook and produces Bank Statement Reconciliation.
• Research outstanding liabilities (Procurement, R&D engineering, Capital).
• Process monthly intercompany transactions and reconcile accounts.
• Assists with month end closing functions as required.
• Performs annual internal audits, identifying inadequate or inefficient internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Participates in various audits including financial and SOX audits.
• Other ad-hoc financial analysis as required or assigned.
• Recommends financial transactions by analyzing accounting options.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and other company policies and procedures.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record. Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

• Other responsibilities as assigned
Physical Requirements
• Approximately 80% sitting and 20% standing/walking about indoors
• Lift and Carry up to 35 lbs.
• Use head and neck in static position, looking up/down and side-to-side.
• Perform light lifting from floor, table and shelf.
• Push and pull carts or mobile tables, loaded and unloaded.
• Minimal: heavy lifting from floor or higher, bending, twisting, climbing, lifting arms above shoulders, kneeling.
• Minimal: exposure to excessive noise, hazardous chemicals, hazardous equipment, uneven walking surfaces
• Typing with computer and keyboard

Qualifications
• Knowledge of experience in payroll/general ledger processes and the ability to coordinate activities for the team.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills required.
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in changing situations.
• Ability to recognize and solve typical problems and select situations from established options.
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills drive tasks to completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, v-lookups).
• Experience with ERP system.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and adhere to tight deadlines effectively.

Education & Experience
Education: 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
Years of Experience: 3 years or more of relevant experience preferably in a manufacturing environment