Staff Accountant - Seneca Tank
Des Moines, IA
About the Job
JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant DEPARTMENT: Accounting
FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: CFO
Summary:
Reporting to the CFO, the incumbent supports the total accounting function for the company by performing higher-level accounting duties such as financial reporting and auditing financial statements, as well as carrying out more routine functions such as processing accounts receivable/payable transactions. In addition, the job holder acts as lead person for the Finance Department in the Controller and Assistant Controller's absence.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions:
Recordkeeping, Reporting & Administration
Receivables & Payables Processing
Auditing & Evaluation
Billing
All other duties as assigned
Required Competencies:
Champion the Seneca Tank Core Values
Serve the Customer Above All Else
Do What You Say You Will Do
Understand the Value of Reputation
Whatever You Do, Do It Well
Put in More Than You Take Out
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, and communicate effectively in written and oral form
Excellent knowledge of accounting processes (e.g., budgeting and financial closure)
Ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations
Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills including those required for using pivot tables, v look-ups, sum-if's, spreadsheet linking, and nesting functions, and to construct financial models/reports
Adept at dealing with ambiguity
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Strong customer service skills
Ability to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines
Strong research skills
Good organizational skills
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and or two (2) years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and ERP software experience
Physical Demands:
Must be able to physically perform medium work: exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, 20 lbs. of force frequently, and 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
Visual requirements include clarity of vision at a distance of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet without correction, color vision, depth perception and field of vision
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions
Safety:
Follow policies found in Seneca Tank's Safety Manual.
Disclaimer:
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the job holder. Management reserves the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Employment at Seneca Tank is "at will" or voluntary on both the part of the Company and the job holder. Employment is not for a set period of time and may be discontinued by either party for any lawful reason, with or without notice. This job description is not an employment contract.