Accountant

Job Description: 

The Accountant is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department. The Accountant will be heavily involved with general ledger and inventory management as well as assisting the Corporate Controller/Asst. Controller in providing timely and accurate financial data, while demonstrating a high level of professionalism.

Duties and Day-to-Day Responsibilities, but not limited to the following:

• Assisting with the financial monthly close (General Journals, Balance Sheet Recs, etc.)
• Assisting with inventory management (Cycle Counts, Research Discrepancies, etc.)
• Closing Production/FG Batch Tickets (all facilities)
• Gross Profit Margin Tracking
• Participate in Inventory Counts
• Approving monthly bank reconciliations
• Approving ACH/wire payments
• Approving Sales/IFTA Tax Returns
• Updating and implementing processes and procedures
• Internal and external audits
• Preparing Multiple Reports (RM, GPM, Working Capital, Daily Sales Report/Forecasting, etc.)
• Maintaining orderly filing system for general journals and other accounting documents in accordance with the file retention policy
• Assisting with related special projects, as required

Minimum Training, Education, and Experience Requirements:

• Associates/Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 3 years experience necessary
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or similar software is preferred
• Intermediate knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook is necessary
• Able to effectively interface with internal and external customers
• Must be able to handle confidential information with maximum discretion
• Able to understand business principles and apply them accordingly
• Able to work independently and on a team within a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate good judgment while managing projects, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines with a sense of urgency
• Detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and proactive
• Excellent interpersonal/presentation skills
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• High level of accountability and flexibility
• High level of self-confidence, professional grooming and demeanor, positive, self-starter and high degree of emotional stamina
• Open and willing to receive and give constructive critique
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Key Metrics:

The Accountant will be held accountable for the following metrics (not all inclusive) as it relates to the operational area assigned.  Additional metrics may be assigned.

Behavior Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, the individual must demonstrate the following competencies:

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.

Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Judgment - 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.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.

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; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; 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.

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; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

Corporate office environment

Ability to interface with a variety of personnel on a day-to-day basis

Ability to multi-task quickly with many interruptions throughout the day

Ability to work overtime and travel to other WG locations