Staff Accountant

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Responsibilities

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Prepare of monthly journal entries
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations monthly and investigate variances
• Review SGA expenses compared to budget
• Responsible for updating static data in SAP for actuals and planning purposes
• Prepares and analyzes working capital accounts and makes accounting entries as appropriate
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends as necessary
• Communicates with external auditors and assist in audit preparation as required
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing projects as needed
• Maintains accounting controls by documenting policies and procedures.
• Prepare sales & use and property tax returns timely and submit payments
• Report on payroll and headcount data
• Assist with projects in AR and AP
• Performs other duties as assigned

Compliance:

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation:

• Active participation within continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Qualifications/Desired Skills
Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required
• CPA preferred

Experience:

• 1-3 years of professional experience in an accounting and finance environment required
• Manufacturing or chemical industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and execute basic accounting functions and identify process improvements
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities
• Displayed high levels of flexibility and adaptability
• Displayed bias for action and ability to complete projects
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc,
• Ability to work within a multi-functional, global organizational structure and exhibits robust interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work within a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinking skills and analytical abilities which allow assessments of situations and opportunities
• Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
  
  • credible:keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
  • outcome-oriented:adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
  • driven:passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
  • empowered accountability:empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standards
  
  

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.#LI-Onsite