SAI Advanced Power Solutions, INC.
Senior Staff Accountant
SAI Advanced Power Solutions, INC., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Position Summary:
Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports. Assists Accounting Manager with month end closing duties and reporting. Responsible and accountable for applying strong analytical skills in the continuous improvement of the Company’s processes, policies and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reviews, monitors, reconciles, all accounts and provides reports and analysis. Prepare and process daily all customer invoices, monitor correspondence with customer through payment.This includes all progress billings; customer pay applications and other invoices.This also requires close interaction with all projects managers. Monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts and corporate credit cards. Provide external tax advisors with depreciation, R&D credit, and other tax requests.Follow up on sales tax exemptions for customer billings. Process customer payments to accounts receivable.Follow up with customer and/or Business Unit leaders and project managers for any past due invoices. Preparation of monthly journal entries for payroll, and monthly expense accruals; other miscellaneous journal entries as required. Ensure completeness and accuracy of monthly account reconciliations of financial data for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices. Maintain financial information, files and records (e.g. copies of paid invoices, checks, documentation, reimbursements, reports, vendor files, receipts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established polices and regulatory guidelines. Responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate business relationships with internal and external customers. Assist in the preparation of various financial statements and monthly reporting including cash flow and other KPI charts. Perform a range of office duties, including maintaining the accounting filing system and retrieving information as required, archiving material as necessary, and maintaining a strict level of confidentiality at all times when dealing with company and employee information. Work with a variety of manual and computerized record keeping systems; including scanning materials and ensuring archived and scanned data is easily accessed by the department. Responds to inquiries of staff and administration regarding financial procedures for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry. Identify opportunities to improve the accounting process including accounts payable and receivables, document and streamline processes completed by the finance team. Ensures all entries are made in accordance with SAI accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Provide guidance and assistance to staff accountant(s) and accounts payable coordinator. Assists with processing of vendor invoices as needed, vendor set up, ACH set up and processing and check processing Responsible for assisting in performing various special projects as assigned. Regular in-person attendance is an essential function of this job Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and working knowledge of GAAP is required. Working toward a Masters or other certification (CPA, CMA, etc.) is a plus. Accounting related experience in financial industry or public accounting preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Able to multi-task activities with shifting priorities. Excellent communication and follow-up skills. Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills. Excellent people/relationship building skills. Ability to apply critical thought process Ability to work with a variety of manual and computerized record keeping systems. Efficient word processing and computer software skills; proficient in the following applications: MS Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook. Must be able to read, write and converse fluently in English with the level of competency that will permit the applicant to function in the position. 401(k) Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8-hour shift Monday to Friday Work Location: $75K-$80K Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports. Assists Accounting Manager with month end closing duties and reporting. Responsible and accountable for applying strong analytical skills in the continuous improvement of the Company’s processes, policies and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reviews, monitors, reconciles, all accounts and provides reports and analysis. Prepare and process daily all customer invoices, monitor correspondence with customer through payment.This includes all progress billings; customer pay applications and other invoices.This also requires close interaction with all projects managers. Monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts and corporate credit cards. Provide external tax advisors with depreciation, R&D credit, and other tax requests.Follow up on sales tax exemptions for customer billings. Process customer payments to accounts receivable.Follow up with customer and/or Business Unit leaders and project managers for any past due invoices. Preparation of monthly journal entries for payroll, and monthly expense accruals; other miscellaneous journal entries as required. Ensure completeness and accuracy of monthly account reconciliations of financial data for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices. Maintain financial information, files and records (e.g. copies of paid invoices, checks, documentation, reimbursements, reports, vendor files, receipts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established polices and regulatory guidelines. Responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate business relationships with internal and external customers. Assist in the preparation of various financial statements and monthly reporting including cash flow and other KPI charts. Perform a range of office duties, including maintaining the accounting filing system and retrieving information as required, archiving material as necessary, and maintaining a strict level of confidentiality at all times when dealing with company and employee information. Work with a variety of manual and computerized record keeping systems; including scanning materials and ensuring archived and scanned data is easily accessed by the department. Responds to inquiries of staff and administration regarding financial procedures for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry. Identify opportunities to improve the accounting process including accounts payable and receivables, document and streamline processes completed by the finance team. Ensures all entries are made in accordance with SAI accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Provide guidance and assistance to staff accountant(s) and accounts payable coordinator. Assists with processing of vendor invoices as needed, vendor set up, ACH set up and processing and check processing Responsible for assisting in performing various special projects as assigned. Regular in-person attendance is an essential function of this job Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and working knowledge of GAAP is required. Working toward a Masters or other certification (CPA, CMA, etc.) is a plus. Accounting related experience in financial industry or public accounting preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Able to multi-task activities with shifting priorities. Excellent communication and follow-up skills. Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills. Excellent people/relationship building skills. Ability to apply critical thought process Ability to work with a variety of manual and computerized record keeping systems. Efficient word processing and computer software skills; proficient in the following applications: MS Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook. Must be able to read, write and converse fluently in English with the level of competency that will permit the applicant to function in the position. 401(k) Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8-hour shift Monday to Friday Work Location: $75K-$80K Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SAI Advanced Power Solutions, INC. by 2x Get notified about new Senior Staff Accountant jobs in
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