Position Summary

This Accountant will play a key role in the financial monthly accounting close cycle to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions in accordance with GAAP and RealTruck accounting policies, including accounting, analysis, controls, and reporting. This role will support the Accounting Manager in managing and executing the month-end close process, preparation of various reports, performance of controls, creating journal entries and analyzing the financial results of the business. Work involves a high level of independent judgment, accuracy, and initiative.

Core Functions

Ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
Participate in the month-end close process preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and internal reports.
Perform internal controls over accounting and financial reporting.
Work cross-functionally with other groups to foresee, identify, interpret, and analyze potential accounting risks and issues and recommend practical solutions associated with business transactions.
Maintain the highest quality, reliability, and accuracy; analyze reports and collaborate with functional leaders to analyze and understand variances.
Support efforts to improve close processes, automation projects and process improvement initiatives.
Support in the coordination of the external audit, gather necessary materials and documents and handle other necessary tasks.
Assist with other projects or duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other related degree is required.
3 years of progressive accounting and / or finance experience required.
Experience using integrated financial systems in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with consolidations and reporting, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) preferred.
Experience with reconciling balance sheet accounts – Blackline, preferred.

Skills, Abilities, And Knowledge

Knowledge of financial systems, including general ledger.
Skilled in Microsoft Excel, specifically in pivot tables, vlook-ups, formulas, and functions.
Ability to problem solve independently and resourcefully.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to think analytically.
Ability to break down problems to complete tasks.
Function efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate effectively among operations team members and management.

COMPETENCIES

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.
Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
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.
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.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Verbal 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.

Physical Requirements

This position is subject to sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involved sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Physical Activities

This position is subject to the following physical activities: the use of fingers to pick or type, walking, talking, and hearing.

Visual Acuity

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.