Fuel Tech, Inc.
Overview
Associate Accountant role at Fuel Tech, Inc. This role supports accounts payable operations, vendor payments, expense report processing, controlled disbursement and related activities. The position interfaces with corporate and regional/international personnel daily and with financial institutions as part of treasury infrastructure. The role assists the Senior Manager, Accounting Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting to enable the accounting department to operate efficiently. Responsibilities
Processes vendor invoices from receipt to payment, ensuring accuracy by matching with purchase orders and packing slips, and routing for appropriate approval. Reviews purchase orders for correct charge codes and verifies compliance with approval authority limits. Initiates invoice payment procedures, including preparing check runs and electronic payments upon controller approval, and maintaining the daily checkbook balance. Retrieves daily cash statements, updates the check register, and processes transactions through the accounts payable system. Interacts with vendors and customers on an as-needed basis. Resolves discrepancies and vendor reconciliation statements. Provides accurate, timely and relevant financial information in compliance with corporate policies and GAAP, including recording month-end journal entries and monthly review and analysis of certain general ledger accounts. Assists with month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Prepares tax statements (1099-MISC) per analysis of reports and IRS guidelines. Maintains fixed asset records, including book and tax depreciation schedules, ensuring proper recording of new purchases and disposals, calculating gains and losses, and extracting fixed asset information for reporting purposes as required. Maintains log of Appropriation Requests and prepares reports for inclusion in quarterly books for the management committee. Prepares journal vouchers for miscellaneous cash receipts, expense report accruals and invoice accruals during month end close. Reviews and approves employee expense reports in Concur Expense, ensuring timely processing and compliance with the company travel policy prior to payment. Performs other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as needed, including short-notice assignments. Assists with SOX 404 testing and policy and procedure review; supports budget process, monthly financial forecast and cash flow forecasting as needed. Reviews and processes sales and use tax returns and maintains tax-exempt certificates utilizing Avalara. Prepares departmental correspondence and handles additional responsibilities, including related duties and ad hoc projects, as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities
Basic knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). Fluent in Microsoft Office, including MS Excel and MS Word. Accurate data entry skills. Strong organizational skills required. Displays a high level of integrity and confidentiality. Displays a high level of accountability. Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when deadlines create higher than normal departmental pressures. Thinks independently and challenges the process respectfully. Strong written communication skills required to support occasional administrative tasks within the department. Ability to establish solid working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization. Demonstrates good listening skills and willingness to promote change management initiatives. Education And Experience
Associate degree in Accounting or Business (required). Bachelor’s degree a plus. Minimum 5 to 7 years of general accounting experience. Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Travel Requirements
Less than 10%. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Location: Oak Brook Terrace, IL Salary range: $55,000.00-$65,000.00
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Associate Accountant role at Fuel Tech, Inc. This role supports accounts payable operations, vendor payments, expense report processing, controlled disbursement and related activities. The position interfaces with corporate and regional/international personnel daily and with financial institutions as part of treasury infrastructure. The role assists the Senior Manager, Accounting Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting to enable the accounting department to operate efficiently. Responsibilities
Processes vendor invoices from receipt to payment, ensuring accuracy by matching with purchase orders and packing slips, and routing for appropriate approval. Reviews purchase orders for correct charge codes and verifies compliance with approval authority limits. Initiates invoice payment procedures, including preparing check runs and electronic payments upon controller approval, and maintaining the daily checkbook balance. Retrieves daily cash statements, updates the check register, and processes transactions through the accounts payable system. Interacts with vendors and customers on an as-needed basis. Resolves discrepancies and vendor reconciliation statements. Provides accurate, timely and relevant financial information in compliance with corporate policies and GAAP, including recording month-end journal entries and monthly review and analysis of certain general ledger accounts. Assists with month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Prepares tax statements (1099-MISC) per analysis of reports and IRS guidelines. Maintains fixed asset records, including book and tax depreciation schedules, ensuring proper recording of new purchases and disposals, calculating gains and losses, and extracting fixed asset information for reporting purposes as required. Maintains log of Appropriation Requests and prepares reports for inclusion in quarterly books for the management committee. Prepares journal vouchers for miscellaneous cash receipts, expense report accruals and invoice accruals during month end close. Reviews and approves employee expense reports in Concur Expense, ensuring timely processing and compliance with the company travel policy prior to payment. Performs other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as needed, including short-notice assignments. Assists with SOX 404 testing and policy and procedure review; supports budget process, monthly financial forecast and cash flow forecasting as needed. Reviews and processes sales and use tax returns and maintains tax-exempt certificates utilizing Avalara. Prepares departmental correspondence and handles additional responsibilities, including related duties and ad hoc projects, as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities
Basic knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). Fluent in Microsoft Office, including MS Excel and MS Word. Accurate data entry skills. Strong organizational skills required. Displays a high level of integrity and confidentiality. Displays a high level of accountability. Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when deadlines create higher than normal departmental pressures. Thinks independently and challenges the process respectfully. Strong written communication skills required to support occasional administrative tasks within the department. Ability to establish solid working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization. Demonstrates good listening skills and willingness to promote change management initiatives. Education And Experience
Associate degree in Accounting or Business (required). Bachelor’s degree a plus. Minimum 5 to 7 years of general accounting experience. Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Travel Requirements
Less than 10%. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Location: Oak Brook Terrace, IL Salary range: $55,000.00-$65,000.00
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