Stella-Jones is looking to add a Staff Accountant II. Primary responsibilities include financial period closings, G/L accounting, account reconciliations, various business analysis, and a variety of other accounting functions. This role will be based out of Lufkin, TX supporting multiple locations.
The position requires a self-starter with initiative and exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and provide follow up. Key interpersonal skills include: Flexible, resourceful, strong communication skills, self-motivated/ability to work with little or no supervision, computer/technical literacy, and willing to travel as needed.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process under direction of Controller
- Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Compile, enter and analyze financial information
- Analyze key processes and recommend internal control improvements
- Assist with design, testing and integration of two system implementations
- Perform ad hoc projects and analyses under the direction of Controller
- Partner with management to prepare value added analysis and reports
- Keep Controller apprised of potential concerns and statuses
- Synthesizes month-to-date and year-to-date variance explanations for all plants
- Responds to ongoing requests from plants for accounting and financial information and support
- Analyze manufacturing cost standards and review variances with management for root cause
- Apply principles of accounting theory and use of judgment and other professional skills to determine the appropriate procedures for preparing and maintaining accounting records and reports
- Train and mentor peers
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Supports ERP master file maintenance activities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position
Qualifications:
- Education: Accounting knowledge – 4-year degree in Accounting
- Experience: 3+ years’ experience in Accounting including experience with analysis, reconciling accounts, cost accounting, receivables and payables, and journal entries, preferably in manufacturing industry
- License/Certification: CPA, CMA, MBA preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Advance proficiency in Microsoft office products (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
- Current knowledge of business and accounting systems (SAP) and LIMS highly preferred
- Strong initiative and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attentive to details and accuracy
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure