Accountant

Meridian Adhesives Group is a rapidly growing full service global adhesive solutions provider, specializing in adhesive technologies used in electronics, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Fueled by a series of strategic acquisitions since its formation in 2018, Meridian has established itself as an adhesive technology leader for a broad, global, blue-chip customer base comprised of OEMs, distributors, and industrial clients with an expanding global footprint.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Accountant is responsible for performing the duties of the general accounting function for the
Electronics Division within Meridian Adhesives Group. This position ensures the preparation of journal
entries and account reconciliations, perform various analytical procedures to assist senior management
in evaluating results, in month end close and provide support for internal and external audits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Performing all basic accounting procedures, payable, assisting with financial statement
preparation and month end closing, and general ledger maintenance, and fixed assets
• Assisting in financial statement preparation and month end and quarterly closings
• Processing and applying cash and wire transactions.
• Prepare JE’s and transacting in the ERP system for all corporate transactions.
• Manage month end closing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review monthly intercompany activity.
• Perform various analyses over monthly expenses incurred and accrued.
• Ensures accurate and timely coding of amounts recorded; provides related explanation and
analysis.
• Assists in preparing for quarterly reviews and annual audits, providing information to auditors
as necessary, and assisting in the resolution of audit inquiries.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field preferred
• At least 1 years of progressive accounting experience and prefer manufacturing accounting or similar
environment
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field preferred
• At least 2-4 years progressive accounting experience in manufacturing accounting or similar
environment
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting including application of general accounting theory,
general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations and banking transactions
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work and interact with department and client organizations.
• Strong computer aptitude, including expertise with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint as well as
applicable accounting software.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in time, priority, and task management
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels
• High ethical and confidentiality standards
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work and interact with department and client organizations.
• Strong computer aptitude, including expertise with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint as well as
applicable accounting software.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in time, priority, and task management
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels
• High ethical and confidentiality standards

*No 3rd Party Recruiters

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this
position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use
hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand;
walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision,
and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the
employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give
instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and
are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform
this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty
proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to
the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum
levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied
or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.