Staff Accountant

Overview

Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and assisting Senior Accountants with financial statement review, budgeting, fixed assets, and banking tasks. This role also involves maintaining and managing employee receivable accounts, outstanding credit card reporting, and sales order corrections. The Staff Accountant analyzes direct expenses against the budget monthly and participates in monthly financial reviews.

Maintaining confidentiality is essential for this position. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, dependability, diligence, commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding efficient solutions.

• Prepare and post journal entries as assigned.
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations and analyses, including researching discrepancies and answering questions related to account activity.
• Correct sales order errors daily.
• Calculate, post, and apply payroll deductions related to employee receivable accounts.
• Serve as the companys point of contact for questions related to employee receivable accounts.
• Prepare and distribute monthly credit card reports to the Executive Team.
• Perform variance analysis on direct costs to the budget and report findings to the financial review team.
• Proficiently use the companys software systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Dynamics AX, Targit, Ulti Pro/UKG, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Manage multiple tasks and meet recurring deadlines.
• Handle special projects and other tasks as assigned by management.

• Maintain a work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that represents the Thompson Tractor brand and demonstrates the ability to get along with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.
• Proper and regular attendance is required.

Uphold the core values of Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve.

Undergraduate Accounting Degree is required.

One to two years of previous experience in an accounting-related role is preferred. Proficiency in using personal computers, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, as well as basic typing skills, is required.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and trustworthiness.
• Sense of urgency and ability to work independently.

• Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
• UKG
• Targit
• Microsoft Share Point

Work is normally performed in an office environment with some filing required. Some work may be performed in a shop environment with limited exposure to physical risk. No or very limited physical effort is required for this position.

• Speaking
• Listening
• Writing
• Typing
• Reaching
• Kneeling
• Grasping
• Stooping
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Ergonomic hazards
• Electrical hazards
• Fire hazards
• Contagious illnesses
• Slipping, tripping, falling

Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities