Accountant - Shared Services

Accountant - Shared Services ZEON Chemicals Inc - 3.1 Louisville, KY Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Office Customer inquiry handling Bachelor's degree Decision making Bachelor's degree in accounting

Full Job Description Purpose:

This position will bring specialized knowledge and experience to utilize all aspects of US GAAP accounting in performing a variety of accounting and reporting functions within our Shared Services division.

Job Functions/Accountabilities:

Responsible for all aspects of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Accounting and compliance for multiple US affiliated companies Perform all related accounting functions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with GAAP and company policy and procedures, including, but not limited to, the following: Recording of company revenues in compliance with ASC 606 (including project/percentage of completion accounting for certain aspects) Recording company COGS and expenses in accordance with GAAP Preparing and posting journal entries to record all business transactions Reconciling balance sheet accounts, ensuring financial statement accuracy Analyzing income statement accounts, including flux analysis Managing accounts payable functions, including processing and issuing payments for customer invoices. Completing period-end closing activities to ensure timely reporting Preparing of financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows including variance analysis of budget versus actual for monthly and annual reporting Adhering to JSOX internal controls and procedures Prepare cash flow forecasting and reporting to management and ensure compliance with any bank requirements Manage and record fixed asset purchases/projects Reconcile physical inventory to books on a periodic basis Coordinate with internal and external auditors on periodic financial statement and JSOX audits (as applicable) and audited financials Communicate with customers and vendors to address questions, resolve issues, and respond to requests Assist in researching, registering, and filing for all regulatory and state and local tax requirements Assist with internal control implementation and documentation Assist in ERP system implementations (as needed) and evaluate and develop workflow processes and procedures for new affiliated companies; develop, recommend, and implement procedural and system changes to increase accuracy and efficiencies Training others (as needed) Other additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required Master's Degree in Business or Accounting a plus CPA Certification preferred

Experience:

5+ Years of accounting experience required Experience with manufacturing/cost accounting/inventory management a must Experience including project/percentage of completion accounting for certain aspects Experience handling multi-location, multi-state companies a plus SAP experience a plus

Special Qualifications:

Solid accounting/technical skills and working knowledge of GAAP Strong MS Office knowledge is required; advanced Excel skills a plus Effective verbal and written communication skills are required Exposure to

US GAAP ASC

606 and ASC 842 compliance a plus Exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance a plus Initiative, customer service orientation, attention to detail, adaptability and decision-making skills are essential. Highly organized with an ability to work independently