Accounting Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Responsible for assisting with various accounting activities, data entry and analysis as directed by the Financial Controller. The Staff Accountant must be reliable and dependable.   

CORPORATE GOALS: 

STU is a custom injection molding company that strives to:

1. Provide defect-free, cost-efficient products to our customers in a timely manner.
2. Operate as a world class supplier for the mutual benefit of both our customers and our employees.
3. Operate in a team-based environment, where all employees are involved in continuously improving company performance.
4. Develop suppliers who will provide products and services of superior quality and treat them in a manner to maintain good relations.
5. Maintain a union-free organization.
6. Provide shareholders with a long-term return on investment superior to other opportunities of equal risk.
7. Fulfill our responsibilities in the community in which we operate.
8. Promote safe work practices and be conscious of environmental responsibilities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employees will be trained to all applicable company standards as identified on the company training matrix TR-401 

1. Collect, enter and analyze data for daily, weekly and monthly reports as assigned. Including but not limited to: Sales, Scrap, Down time, Inventory Management, Labor Analysis and Cost of Poor Quality.   
2. Assist in all functions of the accounting department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and costing.  
3. Own accounts payable and enter a large volume of invoices accurately and efficiently to meet the weekly check run needs.
4. Conduct financial analysis as requested for continuous improvement efforts for the Operation Team.
5. Other assignments as designated by the Controller or the Executive Management Team.

SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Intermediate accounting ability and a high degree of ethical and professional standards.  Must be trusted by peers and superiors and must be willing to accept responsibility for their performance.
2. Associate degree in accounting, 2 years of related work experience, or completion of 15 credit hours of accounting courses required.
3. General computer skills are required. Must have the ability to enter job-related data into a computer system. Must use the Plex manufacturing software whenever possible.
4. Requires a commitment to continuous improvement to meet ever increasing demands for improved quality, cost, and delivery performance.
5. Excellent training and communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with others on the manufacturing operations team and the executive management team.
6. Strong problem-solving skills of both the interpersonal and the technical side of the operation.
7. Organized and structured approach to the work environment, with strong attention to detail.
8. Ability to excel in a team-based environment.
9. Ability to perform in a proactive mode, and to plan and respond accordingly.
10. Must be willing to travel on a limited basis.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: 

The Staff Accountant reports to the Financial Controller.