Staff Accountant (Financial Accountant II) - Harsco Environmental

Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials.

SUMMARY

The position requires knowledge of basic accounting principles and accounting functions. The individual will assist with inventory, cash management and balance reconciliations/bank statements.

Additional responsibilities include assisting with monthly closing, maintenance of accounting files, and preparation/organization of various financial forms, reports, and financial analyses, etc. This individual may be asked to assist with ad-hoc projects and general office support tasks when necessary.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (but not limited to).

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Assist with daily accounting functions.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including sub-ledgers. Research any discrepancies and propose any necessary adjusting journal entries.
• Perform analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts to identify and investigate unusual fluctuations. Communicating results of analysis to senior management timely.
• Complete intercompany accounting transactions.
• Participate in the month end close process, ensuring timely and accurate close.
• Apply accounting principles and perform certain financial controls to ensure compliance with SOX procedures.
• Provide audit deliverables and communicates with the internal and external audit teams to determine implementation of best practices.
• Assist in administering lease accounting guidelines through coordination with Corporate Accounting, utilizing lease software application and communicating with plant and operations.
• Complete special projects and various reporting requests from key business partners including internal, divisional, and corporate teams.

• Education

• Required:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Desired:  Advanced degree in accounting/finance (MBA or Master’s) or certification (CPA/CMA).

• Experience

• At least three to four years of combined public accounting and corporate accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with internal controls and SOX.
• Experience with ERP and Reporting software, preferably Oracle. Proficient in MS Office products, advanced Excell skills (V-lookup, Pivot Tables).
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and a rapid month end closing schedule.

• Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with colleagues externally as well as at all levels within the organization.
• The ability to collaborate in a team environment.

• Technical Skills

• Ability to analyze general ledger accounts and determine appropriate accounting and classification treatment of transactions
• Mathematical skills

• Other Skills

• Ability to effectively plan and organize

• Travel

• Minimal (less than 10%)

We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

Harsco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Environmenntal’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Environmental offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Jeff Knecht, Recruiting Manager, at jknecht@harsco.com and Harsco Environmental will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.  Please email only for disability application. No other inquiries will receive a response.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.