General Accounting Specialist (McCalla, AL)

Summary

The General Accounting Group Specialist adheres to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and is also responsible for processing accounts payable documents, vendor master data and Purchase Requests from various departments. The incumbent is a member of the accounting team and performs other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager, HOD and CFO.

Essential Functions (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Review and approve A/P accounting documents from various departments using appropriate GAAP/IFRS practices and internal control policies and procedures

• Examine and approve all purchase requisitions for each department through the SAP Vaatz System in accordance with internal control policies and procedures

• Maintain vendor master data in SAP or in the E-accounting system and set up new vendors as required

• Respond promptly to vendor’s statements verification requests or AP payment inquiries

• Prepare the AP list statement for some vendors

• Upload intercompany transactions to Business Planning and Consolidation(BPC) system after monthly closing

• Purchase the accounting department’s various office supplies and maintain proper stock through general purchasing guidelines, policies and procedures

• Assist with quarterly and annual audits

• Organize and maintain files in the accounting file room

• Scan and deliver invoices to responsible departments

• Identify and implement productivity and process improvements

• Ensure company adherence to policies and procedures

• Assist the department with month-end closing

• Prepare the quarterly BE-605 report for Bureau of Economic Affair

• Prepare annual Forms 1099-Misc and 1096 for vendor distribution and federal filing

• Prepare monthly use tax reports and prepare related A/P accounting documentation.

• Prepare the General Ledger line-item report for selected pre-paid, property, and use tax accounts.

• Perform other ad hoc responsibilities as assigned by the Department Manager, HOD or CFO

Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

• At least one (1) to three (3) years of accounting experience

• At least (1) to three (3) years of SAP experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proven ability to complete routine accounts payable tasks accurately and on-time

• Proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Proven time management and organization skills

• Proven ability to meet and maintain accurate and timely work products

• Proven ability to work interdependently as a member of the Accounting Team

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

• Bi-Lingual (English & Korean)

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: None

Working Conditions: Office setting, some walking within and between buildings