Working under the direction of the Group Controller, prepares accounting analyses, complete accounting related projects as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for learning Mestek's general ledger, payables and to a lesser degree payroll software environment with particular emphasis on the general ledger module
Responsible for learning Mestek's internal product line accounting system (activity based costing) and contribution margin based gross margin reporting systems
Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries
Maintain and reconcile capital asset activity for all reporting locations including the correct implementation of internal and tax depreciation methods.
Responsible for periodic analysis of g/l accounts
Prepare documents for audits
Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets and business planning
Assist in analyzing monthly financial statements for completeness and accuracy and investigation of deviations from budget
Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
Work to improve financial processes
Performs other duties as needed or required
The Staff Accountant -- Financial must possess the minimum knowledge listed below:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred but not required; prior accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (1-5 Years) helpful
CPA preferred, but not required
Strong oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Solid spreadsheet skills (Excel)
Experience with any ERP/MRP system in a manufacturing environment helpful
Experience with QuickBooks or other higher level accounting system
