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Job Location: American Fuji Seal NC - Newton, NC 28658
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $61,903.80 - $72,828.00
Travel Percentage: Up to 10%
Job Shift: 1st Shift
Job Category: Accounting

The Staff Accountant is responsible for accurately and timely recording department expenses to determine business unit spending. The Staff Accountant also reconciles and analyzes financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and assists in the department's daily operation.

This position may be based out of one of our key locations in Charlotte, NC; Hickory, NC; or Bardstown, KY, depending on business needs. Please note that initial training will take place in Bardstown, KY.

• Assists with and prepares daily P&L forecasting.
• Manages the accurate reporting of Work in Process, Finished Goods, and other inventories.
• Reviews / maintains standard cost of inventory.
• Generates reports regularly.
• Analyzes and reconciles Work-In-Process, Finished Goods, and other inventory monthly; investigates discrepancies between AX Item Master inventory and the Physical inventory; prepares reconciliation reports for management review.
• Assists in planning and coordinating semi-annual physical inventory.
• Ensures proper recording of physical inventory to book balances and analyzes differences.
• Accountable to Controller for reporting of income and expenses and reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Prepares journal entries to classify department and business unit spending accurately.
• Manages the timely and accurate processing of general ledger month-end and year-end close.
• Performs general ledger account analysis and reconciliation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of assigned accounts to answer questions auditors may have during audit review.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Safety and Compliance: Consistently demonstrates a “safety first” mindset, adheres to company safety and security policies, and is dedicated to employee safety and well-being.
• Leadership: Ability to motivate, lead, and mentor team members with self-confidence to drive organizational change.
• Conflict Resolution: Must be able to anticipate, diffuse, and resolve disagreements, confrontations, tensions, and complaints practically and constructively to achieve results.
• Decision Making: Exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance in a fast-paced environment.
• Direction Setting: Possesses strong project management and organizational skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills, to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Customer Focus: Possesses excellent interpersonal skills needed to establish and maintain an influential relationship with other key decision-makers in the Company.
• Teamwork and Communication Skills: Demonstrates strong listening skills and values and respects others’ ideas and contributions.
• Execution: Ability to focus on goals, metrics, and results. Takes ownership and accountability for self and department. Uses resources efficiently, effectively, and timely.
• Innovation: Must demonstrate an open and growth mindset, embrace change, step out of comfort zone, and apply creativity in generating ideas and solutions.
• Analytical: Ability to approach troubleshooting, project development, and business performance analytically.
• Dependability: Regular reliable attendance and demonstrates a strong work ethic.
• Confidentiality: Adheres to and maintains customer and corporate confidentiality policies.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting required, with a minimum of five years of relevant accounting experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and their application to financial statements.
• Strong understanding of business processes and priorities, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of staff, both within the plant and across other American Fuji Seal locations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Access and advanced Microsoft Excel functions, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables; familiarity with plant operations and the AX software system is preferred.
• Develop accurate price quotations for custom packaging labels and modifications to existing products (preferred).
• Review project and material requirements, identify potential manufacturing issues, evaluate production needs, and ensure all associated costs are properly captured (preferred).

• Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to move and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to reach and bend.

• Less than 10%

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.