Marmon Holdings

Staff Accountant II

Posted 12 Days Ago

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The Falls, Town of Readsboro, VT

Mid level

Industrial • Manufacturing

The Role

The Staff Accountant II is responsible for processing transactions, analyzing financial information, preparing reports, assisting with financial statement preparation and month-end/year-end closes, and supporting internal audits and budget preparations. This role involves reconciling accounts, maintaining fixed asset records, ensuring compliance, and recommending efficiencies in accounting processes.

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Sonnax Transmission Company

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Applies principles of accounting to process transactions, analyze financial information, and prepare reports. Assist with financial statement preparation, month-end/year-end close activities, internal audits, and ERP system troubleshooting. Handle financial transactions, reconcile accounts, support budget preparations, support cost accounting, and maintain fixed asset records. Ensure compliance, audit expense reports, administer Purchase Card Program, and assist with special projects.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts and document business transactions.
Assist with preparing financial statements and reports to summarize and interpret the company's current and projected financial position.
Participate in month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, bank reconciliations, and summaries of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
Assist with internal audit preparations and coordination.
Investigate and troubleshoot ERP system inconsistencies.
Recommend accounting classifications and reserve estimate accruals.
Determine the proper handling and approval of financial transactions within designated limits.
Identify and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
Prepare monthly account reconciliations and ensure that general ledger accounts are reconciled with supporting schedules.
Assist with annual budget preparations and projections.
Perform cost accounting, requiring professional knowledge of accounting principles and experience in compiling cost data. Update annual standard costs using historical cost data on materials and labor.
Assist with assigning product costs for new items.
Maintain fixed asset records, verify proper entry of new items into Fixed Assets Software (FAS), review monthly depreciation reports, reconcile FAS to the general ledger, and prepare capital expenditure reports.
Assist with preparing and filing tax requirements.
Audit expense reports for compliance with company policy.
Ensure compliance with Standard Practice Instructions (SPIs) for both the Accounting Department and company processes.
Serve as assistant administrator for the Purchase Card Program (P-Cards).
Recommend procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting department operations.
Assist with daily administrative activities according to organizational policies.
Coordinate with the VP Finance and Assistant Controller on special projects, office support, and monthly reporting requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge and understanding of GAAP.
Proficiency in accounting and spreadsheet software.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Commitment to high-quality output and attention to detail in daily work and projects.
Ability to adhere to strict schedules and deadlines.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with department staff, co-workers, vendors, and customers.
Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Knowledge of ERP systems, with Sage ERP X3 and Oracle Hyperion being a plus.
Cost accounting knowledge/experience is a plus.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
CPA strongly preferred. CPA in progress is a plus.
Minimum of 2-5 years of accounting experience.

Physical Demands:

Work Environment: Office environment with extensive computer usage and human interaction.
Some domestic and global travel may be required.
Must comply with PPE requirements for designated areas, including safety eyewear, footwear, hearing protection, etc.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.