Accountant

Position Summary

The Accountant will be responsible for managing financial transactions, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The Accountant will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Manage all day-to-day financial transactions related to Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR) including related general ledger and account reconciliations.
• Oversee daily customer billings, price verifications, invoice deliveries, and cash receipt postings.
• Work with the Accounting team to carry out customer collection efforts and follow-up documentation.
• Support AP by participating in the receipt process, invoice processing using the 3-way match, and cash disbursements approval.
• Review and pre-approve all cash disbursements by verifying check amounts against invoices, and authorizing checks and wire transfers.
• Review and approve ledger entries by auditing transactions.
• Collaborate with other departments and team members to resolve account/invoice discrepancies.
• Responsible for routine reviews of the customer and supplier master lists
• Process all customer and supplier setup, tax and credit requests.
• Perform routine customer and supplier audits in the Sage X3 ERP.
• Communicate regularly with external and internal contacts.
• Support the annual audit AP and AR requests
• Assume ownership over the Supplier and Customer aging balances.
• Manage the AP and AR workload to ensure an accurate and efficient month end close.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities to support financial planning and analysis.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the company.
• Responsible for month end and year end close.

Technical Skills Required

• Sage X3, SAP or Oracle ERP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ERP Systems (Sage X3 preferred).
• Strong oral, written, analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong time management, organizational and analytical skills.
• Proven staff supervision and team leadership skills.
• Deadline and detail oriented with ability to multitask.
• Ability to research and solve problems quickly.
• Ability to work independently.
• Desire to develop leadership and technical skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast pace and motivated environment.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, CPA a plus.
• Cosmetic industry experience a plus.
• Hands-on ERP experience.
• 3 years manufacturing accounting experience.
• Budgeting and account reconciliation experience.
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and high confidence in stating professional opinions.
• Strong grasp of GAAP accounting and general accounting concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to streamline and automate complex processes.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to lift 10 pounds without restriction.
• Ability to work irregular or extended hours, including weekends and nights if needed.
• Willing to adjust schedule to meet month end close responsibilities.
• Ability to walk long distances as needed.