Job Title:
Staff Accountant
Company: Keymark Corporation
Location: Fonda, NY
Created: 2024-04-26
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Keymark Corporation of New York, an aluminum extrusion manufacturing plant, is actively interviewing applicants for a Staff Accountant at the Fonda manufacturing plant. Starting salary range depending on your experience and knowledge is $50,000-$60,000/annually.As a Keymark employee, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
6 paid holidays
1 floating holiday
3 bereavement days
Eligibility for health, vision, and dental after 30 days
Free life insurance
401(k) + up to 4% company match after 90 days
Up to 4 weeks vacation
56 hours of sick time
Scope of the role:We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to assist with general accounting operations. This position will be responsible for a variety of duties ranging from bookkeeping, month-end close processes, and reconciliations, to analytical duties, such as monitoring, compiling, and trending data utilized to make corporate policy decisions. The Staff Accountant will ensure compliance and monitor the overall performance of the six Keymark companies. In order to do this, the individual in this position must have a good understanding of general business processes, and the manufacturing industry, be able to multi-task, and be a team player. This position will prepare various journal entries as well as month-end reports. The Staff Accountant will report to the Assistant Controller and assist with any ad hoc reporting or other projects that arise.Primary duties:
Analyze and Report on various financial and production data, including but not limited to:
Payroll hours (regular and overtime)
Inventory Analysis
Weekly Dash Board
Monthly Sales
Transportation Costs
Key Performance Indicators
Commissions
Prepare and post journal entries
Reconcile bank statements monthly
Maintain various schedules supporting GL balances
Prepare monthly commissions
File Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments
Review monthly financial statements for accuracy and investigate variances
Develop and maintain reporting spreadsheets
Perform various cost and revenue analysis projects
Navigate the various internal software applications to investigate issues, perform research and report on data
Work with the IT department to improve reporting & efficiencies
Ensure financial reporting records are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Assist in compiling data for the Financial Statement Audit and Bank Audits
Review the consistency and accuracy of the use of general ledger accounts
Ensure proper accounts are utilized for employee's wages within ADP
Assist in updating and/or developing Standard Operating Procedures & Policies for the Accounting/Finance department
Act as a back-up for Keymark NY invoicing as needed
Special projects as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for this position include:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Prior experience in accounting or finance roles required (2-3+years)
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to compile and analyze data
Ability to quickly learn how to navigate a variety of internal systems (Dynamics GP, EPICS, Winsys, ADP, Fixed Asset Manager)
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) ERP Software preferred
Proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Work requires professional written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills
Requires flexibility and ability to multi-task
Determine appropriate general ledger accounts to be used when unusual invoicing issues arise
Determine method to address unique credit memo situations while maintaining system integrity as well as accurate commissions earned
Mediate issues between accounting and other departments (IT, Purchasing, HR.)
Determine a plan of action when accounting errors are identified
Working Conditions:The work environment characteristics are representative of those while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The job requires working in the typical office setting.About Keymark Corporation of Florida:We are the premier full-service aluminum extrusion company featuring in-house finishing capabilities including anodizing, casting, extruding, extrusion die construction, painting (acrylic, kynar, & powder coating), thermal barrier, thermal strut, and custom packaging. We manufacture custom and stock extrusions/profiles for the Automotive, Building & Construction (Curtain Wall, Commercial Windows, & Storefront), Consumer Durables, Distribution, Electrical, Machinery & Equipment, and Transportation markets. Our company has locations in Fonda, NY, and Lakeland, FL, and has been in business since 1964.Keymark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.