Summary:This position is primarily responsible for assisting the Accounting Manager by providing support for all aspects of financial reporting, analysis of financial reports, internal liaison with management, external liaison with auditors, and numerous special projects. This position is also responsible for providing accounting support to company personnel and interacts with customers and vendors in the course of business by performing the following duties.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Oversees, monitors and works to improve accounting procedures, internal controls and database management.Develops operational procedures and documentation of data flow.Assists the Accounting Manager in producing accurate and timely financial statements.Helps maintain accountability of the financial resources of a company.Ensures compliance with all internal controls.Assists the Accounting Manager in preparation of audit documents for the external audit and assists the Accounting Manager in preparing for the external audit.Embraces and leads change not only in finance but also in the remainder of the company as appropriate.Serves as the only backup for the Accounting Manager position and requires enough knowledge of the Accounting Manager's job duties to provide temporary backup.Assists Accounting Manager with a variety of tasks as needed.Handles special projects as requested by management.Processes accounts payable on a daily basis. Matches purchase orders with receipts and invoices and enters them into Epicor, enters miscellaneous invoices into system and verifies quantities and pricing on invoices.Sets up new vendors.Processes daily invoicing.Processes credit card payments.Performs month-end closing journal entries.Maintains depreciation in FAS software.Prepare month-end account reconciliations.Prepares month-end general ledger journal entries. Updates and reconciles subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger.Ensures appropriate lease documentation is in place and all payments are made in a timely manner.Assists with the completion of all balance sheet reconciliations and the bank reconciliation for the depository account on a monthly basisPrepares selected work papers for various auditsProvides general accounting support to business unitsEnsures the monthly closing process is completed timely and accuratelyPerforms necessary month-end closing proceduresMaintains an effective internal control framework around general ledger, closing and financial reporting activitiesManages customer collections and cash applications.Performs and assists with HR duties such as setting up new employees in ADP Total Source., asrequested.Perform duties related to coding accounts payable in TCC program.Completing check request as neededPerforms other duties and special projects as assigned.ACCOUNTABILITY:Assists the Corporate Accounting Manager in and during the preparation of the annual budget with regard to the capital equipment and depreciation.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.COMPETENCIES:To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:IntellectualAnalytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
Design - Generates creative solutions.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

InterpersonalCustomer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

LeadershipChange Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

OrganizationBusiness Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.

Self-ManagementJudgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Accounting Software; Database Software; Internet Software; Manufacturing Software; Payroll Systems; Spreadsheet Software; Human Resource Systems; Inventory Software; Order Processing Systems; and Word Processing Software.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays, when needed.
Three to five years experience in accounting or related field.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the field.
Familiar with financial statements, general closing procedures and internal controls.
Practical knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Complete understanding of A/P and A/R systems and their relationship to one another.
Complete understanding of other accounting systems, to include but not limited to Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Payroll/Timekeeper, Inventory, etc.

This position requires some advanced Excel analysis skills, to include the ability to use the VLOOKUP function, use of pivot tables, concantenation, and other formulas necessary to perform analysis and prepare reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.