General Accountant

The General Accountant provides support to the Financial Controller and Staff Accountant. The responsibilities for this position include Accounts Payable & Receivable Aging Reports on a weekly basis. Daily responsibilities include billings and payables are completed daily, and aggressively manages outstanding invoices to improve cash flow. Monthly responsibilities include support on month-end closing, and the Asset and Liability reconciliation as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Daily Tasks:

• Ensures sales invoices along with audit packet is in good standing.
• Ensures all accounts payable invoices as received are processed.
• Cash reconciled, and bank statements are reconciled timely as assigned.
• Support Cash Balance Report plan.
• Create packing slips and commercial invoices for shipping.
• Customer service required for collection of invoices, and bills to be paid.

Weekly Tasks:

• P-Card reconciliation
• Support Payment Plan execution from the cash forecast.
• Process AP Check supplier invoices as needed.

Monthly and Year-End Tasks:

• Prepares journal entries with appropriate backup.
• Prepares Asset and Liability reconciliation accounts.
• Prepares journal entries and reconciles to the general ledger.
• Reconciliation of Payroll Journal within two business days after payroll date.
• Ensures Sales Flash Report is completed the first business day of the month with support of Staff Accountant and Financial Controller.
• Prepare & Supports documentation for annual audit and budget process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High attention to detail
• Recent and relevant accounting experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management –and meet deadlines.
• Spreadsheet and database capabilities

Preferred Skills and Experience

• General ledger experience
• Accounting experience in a production/manufacturing setting
• Experience with Sage or similar accounting software

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Essex Jct, VT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person