EG America
Staff Accountant - Cash Management & AP Accounting
EG America, Westborough, Massachusetts, us, 01581
Description:Position Summary:
The Accountant I will be a key member of the EG America Finance team. This role will be responsible for accounting activities within the designated Finance team. General duties may include (but are not limited to) preparation of journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with monthly closing duties. Other duties as designated by manager and may include project related work and data gathering and manipulation activities.
Responsibilities:
1. Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, related to areas such as: Cash, payroll, fuel, credit card, accounts receivable and inventory.
2. Create journal entries relating to: Cash, payroll, warehouse, fuel, credit card, accounts receivable and inventory.
3. Ability to extract and manipulate large sets of data for accounting purposes or analysis.
4. Perform analysis on reconciliation variances and account fluctuations identifying the root cause of the variances and fluctuations.
5. Prepare and/or review journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations. Ensure each JE and Reconciliation is accurate and supportable utilizing independent verification. Must obtain and maintain proficient knowledge of the accounts/entries in question and will be the primary liaison between management on all related questions/issues.
6. Examine and escalate any fraud activities, pro-actively collaborating with other finance and business teams.
7. Analyze and reconcile Cash and AP balance sheet accounts monthly, including but not limited to: Bank Accounts, Cash Clearing Accounts, AP Accrual Accounts, A/P Trade Accounts.
8. Work in hand with other teams for accounting and correction of miss-posted and unreconciled variances, set up for new banking arrangements and process automation development and maintenance.
9. Work effectively with other teams' members on escalated issues.
10. Serve as the primary point of contact for any external audit questions/requests for their assigned accounting areas supporting manager with account walk-thru reviews, etc.
11. Ad hoc projects as assigned
The above responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with documented company policies and procedures. All of the above will be accomplished collaboratively but will also provide opportunities for independent decision making.
Working Relationships
:
This position will work closely with all Finance Teams and other key business segments/cross-functional teams.
Requirements:Minimum Education:
Associates degree (Business or Accounting), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Preferred Education:
Bachelor degree (Accounting)
Minimum Experience:
2-4 years of accounting experience
Preferred Experience:
Retail industry experience preferred, strong practical knowledge of MS Excel and other Microsoft applications; experience with Oracle ERP and reporting tools; comfortable working with large amounts of data
Soft Skills:Excellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to foster teamwork and build collaborative relationshipsStrong interpersonal skillsHighly organized with an attention for detailAbility to complete assigned tasks timely and accuratelyComfortable in a fast-paced, changing environmentAbility to work within a team
Travel:
No travel required
Hours & Conditions:
Typically Monday - Friday, 8+ hour days in office setting
Physical Requirements:
Minimal physical effort required; sitting / standing at computer for long periods of time. Ability to maneuver and lift up to 10 lbs.
The Accountant I will be a key member of the EG America Finance team. This role will be responsible for accounting activities within the designated Finance team. General duties may include (but are not limited to) preparation of journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with monthly closing duties. Other duties as designated by manager and may include project related work and data gathering and manipulation activities.
Responsibilities:
1. Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, related to areas such as: Cash, payroll, fuel, credit card, accounts receivable and inventory.
2. Create journal entries relating to: Cash, payroll, warehouse, fuel, credit card, accounts receivable and inventory.
3. Ability to extract and manipulate large sets of data for accounting purposes or analysis.
4. Perform analysis on reconciliation variances and account fluctuations identifying the root cause of the variances and fluctuations.
5. Prepare and/or review journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations. Ensure each JE and Reconciliation is accurate and supportable utilizing independent verification. Must obtain and maintain proficient knowledge of the accounts/entries in question and will be the primary liaison between management on all related questions/issues.
6. Examine and escalate any fraud activities, pro-actively collaborating with other finance and business teams.
7. Analyze and reconcile Cash and AP balance sheet accounts monthly, including but not limited to: Bank Accounts, Cash Clearing Accounts, AP Accrual Accounts, A/P Trade Accounts.
8. Work in hand with other teams for accounting and correction of miss-posted and unreconciled variances, set up for new banking arrangements and process automation development and maintenance.
9. Work effectively with other teams' members on escalated issues.
10. Serve as the primary point of contact for any external audit questions/requests for their assigned accounting areas supporting manager with account walk-thru reviews, etc.
11. Ad hoc projects as assigned
The above responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with documented company policies and procedures. All of the above will be accomplished collaboratively but will also provide opportunities for independent decision making.
Working Relationships
:
This position will work closely with all Finance Teams and other key business segments/cross-functional teams.
Requirements:Minimum Education:
Associates degree (Business or Accounting), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Preferred Education:
Bachelor degree (Accounting)
Minimum Experience:
2-4 years of accounting experience
Preferred Experience:
Retail industry experience preferred, strong practical knowledge of MS Excel and other Microsoft applications; experience with Oracle ERP and reporting tools; comfortable working with large amounts of data
Soft Skills:Excellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to foster teamwork and build collaborative relationshipsStrong interpersonal skillsHighly organized with an attention for detailAbility to complete assigned tasks timely and accuratelyComfortable in a fast-paced, changing environmentAbility to work within a team
Travel:
No travel required
Hours & Conditions:
Typically Monday - Friday, 8+ hour days in office setting
Physical Requirements:
Minimal physical effort required; sitting / standing at computer for long periods of time. Ability to maneuver and lift up to 10 lbs.