Staff Accountant

Vaco
$36.00 - $38.00 / hr
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Nov 06, 2024
Job Description: Under general supervision, employee is responsible for assisting in the administration and performance of general accounting activities in a manufacturing environment, including the maintenance of the general ledger. Other duties involve participating in the preparation of periodic financial reports - monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement packages. Must be able to demonstrate skills for simplifying and improving accounting systems and internal controls. Key Responsibilities: Could be involved in any aspect of the Accounting Department including: Balance sheet account analysis and accuracy of transactions affecting the general ledger, and various distribution journals (shop floor control, inventory control, accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer orders) in a manufacturing environment; Periodic financial statements and related schedules; Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of account analyses and reconciliations; Timely preparation of journal entries and execution of the periodic closing process; Able to effectively compile selective historical data; Review and understanding of Periodic Company Sales and Bookings reports; Reconciliation of inventories held in-house and on consignment to others; Coordination with Payroll Administrator as required; Monthly bank statement reconciliations. Business sales and use tax reporting for periodic filing with state government agencies. Maintaining fixed assets and appropriations schedules in agreement with the general ledger as required. Potential for supervision of Accounting Personnel to be determined by experience and performance. Skills and Requirements: Applicant must be ITAR compliant; Bachelors of Accounting degree from an accredited university; Strong sense of ethics, integrity, and accountability; Accurate and organized; Knowledge of cost accounting functions with experience in a manufacturing environment considered beneficial; Experience with standard cost systems and variance analysis considered beneficial; Advanced knowledge of Excel desired with demonstrable ability to create pivot tables, lookup tables, charts, and graphs; Excellent written, analytical, and oral communication skills; Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.