Staff Accountant - Safe Fleet

Meet the Smart Safety Company

At Safe Fleet our name says it all – we are redefining what Fleet Safety means with one-stop access to customized, integrated, and intelligent solutions that answer today’s safety needs and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges. By making fleets smarter, we make them safer.

We’ve worked to build an integrated safety platform for fleet vehicles of every type – School Bus, Transit, Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Work Truck, Truck & Trailer, Waste & Recycling, Industrial, and Military.

We’re driving safety forward in everything we do and we’re looking for innovative, enthusiastic self-starters to join us.  

Work for the Smart Safety Company

Responsibilities include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Reports organization's finances to management, and offers suggestions about resource utilization, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.

Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within manufacturing accounting. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

Summary

• Performs general ledger accounting tasks to support accurate financial reporting.
• Reviews general ledger transaction details for errors and takes appropriate actions to remedy identified errors.
• Reconciles general ledger and prepares work papers to support the financial statements.
• Prepares reporting for management.
• Analyzes business transactions and trends.
• Adheres to internal controls and segregation of duties. Adopts best practices to improve productivity and comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Maintains readiness to perform additional accounting functions by cross training with other accounting department team members.
• Prepares annual personal property tax returns.
• Collect and submit sales tax data to third party processing firm. Review and approve sales tax obligations.
• Assists with applying payments to customer accounts in a timely manner.
• Processes credit card payments.
• Researches and resolves issues with customer accounts.
• Leads team to increase productivity, profitability, and cash flow by implementing lean standards for business practices (manufacturing and office) utilizing lean enterprise tools.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:     

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

COMPETENCIES:                                

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Accounting and reporting
• Financial systems, processes and technology
• Fraud detection and control
• Processing and recording financial transactions
• Business performance analysis
• Functional process improvement
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Concern for safety
• Continuous learning
• Initiative
• Proactivity and self-motivation
• Quality focus
• Resilience
• Self-confidence
• Time management/priority setting
• Work ethics and values

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or related studies from an accredited University
• 0-2 years of experience in a general accounting role for a manufacturing business
• 0-2 years of experience in an accounts payable role for a manufacturing business
• Preference given to candidates with experience working for a manufacturer with foundry, machine shop and assembly operations
• Candidate must be experienced in creating pivot tables, writing macros, and analyzing complex data sets using Microsoft Excel
• Preference given to candidates with lean manufacturing/six sigma experiences

LANGUAGE SKILLS:                                           

• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization in person, on the phone, and in writing

COMPUTER SKILLS:                                                           

• Internet based software
• MS Office
• Preference given to candidates with AS400/Infor IDF Power-Link (XA) systems experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee must have adequate hearing and visual acuity. The position requires being seated a good portion of the day. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PPE REQUIREMENTS:

In compliance with OSHA standards it has been determined that Safety glasses and footwear are required on the plant floor

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Working environment is in an air-conditioned cubical with occasionally physically going into an unheated/air- conditioned manufacturing/warehouse setting where the employee may be exposed to dust, odors, oils, cleaning solvents, lubricants, or noise
• Up to 10% travel may be required

WORK HOURS:

• Expected to work 40+ hours weekly
• Typical office hours are worked between 7am-6pm Monday thru Friday
• Work hour requirements could vary with business needs 

At Safe Fleet, you are empowered to build a career that will take you where you want to go. You'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the tools necessary to achieve personal success.  We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including Medical, Dental, 401K and bonuses.

We're a background check and pre-hire drug screen company where allowed by law.

*We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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