SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for daily accounting activities for the SGS US Crop Sciences business, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable.
REPORTING LINE
Directly reports to: Finance Manager
Job Description
Manage daily Accounts Payable activities, to meet area objectives ensuringtimely and accurate processing .
In conjunction with other accounting staff, train and develop future accounting personnel. Includes on-boarding new hires and monitoring work for accuracy.
Monitor processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency within the department, and ensure SOPs are updated accordingly.
Ensure that Quality Objectives for Accounting are monitored and reported timely. Provide feedback to improve processes, to meet objectives and suggest changes to objectives when appropriate, to ensure relevancy.
Oversee Accounts Payable duties, including, but not limited to: paying bills, reconciling p-cards, and vendor setups, as well as some ordering and receiving
Manage incoming Accounts Paybale emails from [email protected]
Process all vendor billings.
Prepare month-end revenue accrual reports, expense accrual journal entries and other department reports as required.
Prepare and assemble any other financial or statistical information as required.
Assist in Accounts Receivable, as needed, including customer billings, new account setups, processing customer payments and answering customer queries and concerns.
Ensure quality and confidentiality of client and company information and take an active role in updating Quality System, especially regarding best accounting practices.
Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Coursework in accounting Required
1-2 years of relevant experience Required
Must be proficient in MS Office and database software Required
Bachelor's degree Preferred
Excellent communications skills Required
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment Preferred
Strong administrative, analytical and problem-solving skills needed Preferred
Ability to handle a variety of projects effectively, efficiently and with confidentiality Preferred
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status a s a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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