Staff Accountant

Sunstar Americas, Inc. is a global leader in the oral care industry and the manufacturer and distributor of GUM oral care products and solutions. We serve dental professionals and consumers in 80 countries worldwide and are driven by a mission: to enhance the health and well-being of people everywhere through high-quality, innovative oral care products and solutions.

The Accountant is responsible to assist with the monthly close, budgeting and forecasting, audits, and other various day-to-day activities.  This position also assists with the inquires and requests related to tax compliance and various audits. 

In this position you will use your experience to:

• Audit Concur Expense Report system and generate expense report journal entries.
• Entering various journal entries related to U.S. close (headcount, prepaid, Interco. charges with related parties that require translation, accruals, and preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Assist with various budget and forecast requests
• Assist with closing international books (monthly entries, review, reconciliations, and consolidations).
• Update accrual analyses to confirm forecasts and spending.
• Update reports and prepare analyses for prepaid, accounts receivable, legal, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with Fixed Assets Sage system and Debt payments/activity
• Assist with calculating Commissions and third-party Royalties
• Assist with assembly and distribution of Monthly Consolidated Financial packet
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for small Japanese banks.
• Assist with the preparation of Sales and Use Taxes for various states.
• Assist with United Pass Plus analysis
• Maintain Files of Monthly reports and account analysis.
• Assist to complete Quarterly: government Census reports, tax filings and financial reporting
• Collect and file reports and analysis requested by the auditors on the Prepared by Client (PBC) list.
• Special projects as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA Certification a plus
• Proficient in MS Office with high proficiency in Excel
• Demonstrated expertise with financial modeling/analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills as well as organizational skills
• Must be team-oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams
• Attention to detail 
• Ability to make sound judgment decisions
• Planning and organization: an ability to plan and manage multiple projects
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines

Benefits:

• Comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, Life and disability insurance plans along with enhanced Dental benefits. 
• Company Paid Life & AD&D and Optional Life Insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness program including an onsite fitness center. 
• 401k profit sharing contribution based on company performance 
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Competitive annual bonuses

Employee Perks:

• On-site café featuring daily specials with dinner-to-go options.
• Miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year. 
• Employee discounts on oral care products