Financial Accountant - Lexicon Technologies
Conyers, GA
About the Job
Position Description: Financial Accountant |
In this role, you will be responsible for managing key financial operations, including overseeing SG&A (Selling, General & Administrative) and COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) expenses, vendor approvals, inventory adjustments, and account reconciliations. This role also involves contributing to process improvement, managing fixed assets, and providing backup support for accounts payable and cash application. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive in process enhancement, and skilled in financial reporting and reconciliation. The ideal candidate should have good reconciliation skills, be detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication abilities. |
Core Responsibilities |
- Track and analyze SG&A and COGS expenses to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Review and approve new vendor requests in accordance with company policies and financial guidelines.
- Record and manage inventory adjustments.
- Prepare and review assigned Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
- Maintain and track company's fixed assets, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation with financial records.
- Oversee daily cash application and accounts payable activities.
- Assist with the month end close, financial statements and account analysis.
- Assist with obtaining external auditor requests.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in accounting procedures and systems and work with the team to implement changes for enhanced efficiency and accuracy.
- Reconcile financial discrepancies through the collection and analysis of account information.
- Safeguard operations by maintaining the confidentiality of financial information.
- Prepare ad hoc reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies |
- Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.
- Interpersonal Skills: Maintain confidentiality, openness to others' ideas, and willingness to embrace innovation.
- Oral Communication: Communicate clearly and persuasively in various situations, including group presentations.
- Written Communication: Edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively, and interpret written information.
- Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, skillfully gather and analyze information.
- Quality Control: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, monitoring work for quality.
- Adaptability: Adjust to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and effectively handle unexpected events or delays.
Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related position with similar responsibilities.
- Proficiency in NetSuite preferred.
- Experience working with Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, including the preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Effective time management, written, and verbal communication skills.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Responsible for performing and problem solving, lifting up to 25 lbs. as needed. Must be able to see, hear, talk, touch, reach, bend, stoop, sit, stand, and/or walk. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
