Motion & Control Enterprises Looking for Corporate Accountant – Plymouth, MN at Minneapolis, MN, USA Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accountant performs basic accounting functions to maintain an accurate general ledger and certain administrative functions across several Strategic Business Units of the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Ensures accounting records and transactions are accurate, comply with company policy and have supporting documentation
• Performs treasury duties, including
  • Reconciliation of bank accounts
  • Initiation / approval of ACH and wire transfers through bank portals
• Monitors, analyzes, and reconciles balance sheet general ledger accounts, including
  • PPE, prepaids, other assets, accruals, other liabilities
  • Fixed assets
• Cap Ex
  • Assists with cap ex transactions, including purchases, transfers, disposals and annual asset verifications
  • Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Month-end and year-end close
  • Assists with the preparation of journal entries
  • Instrumental in the continual improvement of accounting processes
• Assists with tax functions, including
  • Sales and use and other local tax compliance and tax audits
• Assists with the management of employee expenses, including
  • Maintaining company credit cards and limits
  • Reconciling the Certify expense system
  • Assisting with the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Assists with Fleet management, including
  • Fuel cards
  • Vehicle R&M
• Performs other duties as assigned, including administrative functions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Advanced Excel skills including vlookups and pivot tables
• Proven experience in a very fast-paced accounting department environment
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• BS degree in Accounting
• Minimum 1 to 2 years accounting experience
• Computer skills required: ERP Software; Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements for this position are typical for a sedentary office environment including considerable time spent in a stationary position, at a desk using a computer terminal and keyboard. Movement about the office and standing are required occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment for this position is typical for an office including protection from weather conditions and typical office equipment noise.

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