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Pelican Products, Inc.

Staff Accountant

Pelican Products, Inc., Torrance, California, United States, 90504


Summary

Under supervision, perform monthly account reconciliations, prepare variance analysis and assists with monthly closing and preparation of the monthly journal entries.Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Performs monthly account reconciliations and prepares supporting documentation and detail.Conducts variance analysis on general ledger accounts and identifies and resolves discrepancies.Assists with monthly closing, including preparing and inputting journal entries and intercompany account reconciliations.Assists with the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.Assists with inventory cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, physical inventories, inventory reserve analysis and reconciles and resolves issues as necessary.Assists with providing data for purposes of estimating and budgeting costs for research and product development, projecting costs of new processes, construction and tooling.Prepares quarterly and year-end audit schedules and assists and responds to audit inquiries.Assists in responding to government reports and prepares supporting schedules.Creates new vendors and performs vendor maintenance as needed.Establishes cross-functional relationships while driving process efficiencies and conflict solutions.Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.Performs additional duties as assigned.Requirements

BS Degree in Accounting, with a minimum of 1-4 years’ experience in general and cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.Must have entry-level knowledge of Accounting principles and procedures.CPA candidate, “Big Four” experience and/or a mix of public and private experience a plus.Must have excellent analytical and organizational skills and be detail-oriented.Must have excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.Must be proficient with Excel; experience with SAP or large ERP system preferred.Additional Information

Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.Must be flexible regarding working hours. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.This position requires repetitive hand/wrist activities.

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