Accountant/Finance analyst

Company: CGT Staffing
Location: Oak Creek
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Accountant will report to the Nordco Controller and will play a key role in ensuring that the Nordco business prepares accurate and timely financial reporting and complies with all internal and external polies and regulations. Key responsibilities include financial close process, fixed asset process management, and accounts payable support. This role will serve as a procedural and support resource to ensure proper and timely flow of data to the finance department in accordance with company policies, as well as assist with other accounting projects.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Responsibilities

General Accounting - 40% - 50%
--- Prepare, reconcile and review balance sheet accounts including Cash, Accounts Receivable, Reserve for doubtful accounts, Intercompany accounts, Prepaid Expenses, Fixed Assets, and Accrued Expenses
--- Prepare monthly journal entries
--- Prepare domestic and foreign checking account reconciliations
--- Prepare pertinent information for internal and external auditors in a timely and accurate manner
--- Act as liaison with other departments to support all locations including but not limited to fixed assets, GL coding or history.
--- Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
--- Support credit card processing
--- Suggest and implement improvements by continuously looking for opportunities of improvement.
--- Manage effective internal/external relationships within own area of responsibility.
--- Support SOX compliance
--- Participate in other integration activities impacting the accounting and controllership function as needed
--- Support potential ERP implementation

Accounts Payable Support - 35% - 50%
--- Manage and vet vendor account additions and modifications in ERP accordance to policies & procedures
--- Assist with Use Tax review and application
--- Identify opportunities to improve processing time and reduce manual effort
--- Provide back-up support for other AP functions, such invoice routing and payment processing

Fixed Asset Management - 10% - 15%
--- Manage and maintain new and existing fixed asset records using Sage software
--- Process approvals and ensure timely and accurate data for the organization. Complete disposals and provide applicable journal entries for depreciation, COGS and cost.
--- Maintain system of controls, procedures and forms for recording and management of fixed assets. Update and maintain accounting procedures for fixed assets.
--- Suggest and implement process improvements
--- Issue project numbers and meet with project owners to ensure the CIP account is accurately stated and closed in a timely manner
--- Provide depreciation of assets as directed by company policy.
--- Prepare fixed asset reports for internal, audit, and tax purposes.
--- Manage periodic physical counts of fixed assets
--- Support the implementation of a capital exependiture request system
--- Prepare Personal Property tax returns for approval
--- Maintain leases and prepare monthly lease journal entries utilizing Visual Lease


Education
--- Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Experience
--- 2-5 years of similar accounting work experience, manufacturing industry preferred.
--- Prior practical experience using business systems, SYSPRO (or similar ERP), Sage (or similar fixed asset), electronic workflow.
--- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Behavioral Attributes
--- Accuracy and attention to detail
--- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
--- Takes initiative to solve problems and improve processes
--- Highly developed organizational skills and ability to effectively self-manage tasks.
--- Continuous improvement mindset

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