Job Summary

The Accountant I is responsible for recording general ledger transactions, performing account reconciliations, and supporting the day-to-day accounting operations.  They play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of the company’s financial information and supporting the company’s strategic initiative of continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Month-End and Year-End Close Prepare period end journal entries and support. Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations. Reconcile intercompany accounts within MTL Holdings and the parent company of MTL. Reporting Prepare weekly and monthly management reports. Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Process customer invoices daily and ensure that they are properly authorized, matched, and coded. Process customer payments daily. Assist in the processing of weekly check run and ACH payment process. Assist with the collection of outstanding customer accounts receivable balances. Process new customer credit applications and assist Controller in setting credit limits. Backfilling the task of entering vendor invoices for payment and ensure that they are properly authorized, matched, coded when primary employee takes a PTO day.

 

 

 

Financial Analysis and Other Duties Performing manufacturing Analysis which focuses on plant trends for the purpose of profit improvement. Provide financial analysis for all Engineering Change Notices. Administer corporate credit card program. Perform administrative tasks such as accounting records filing and processing daily mail. Administer commission and rebate programs including execution of payment per Sales Representative and Distributor contracts. Support cycle count and physical inventory initiatives. General Ledger Maintenance Record daily financial transactions and maintain accurate general ledger accounts. Prepare and post journal entries for routine and non-routine transactions. Perform daily cash account reconciliations. Compliance and Controls Ensure compliance with internal control policies and procedures. Assist in the implementation and maintenance of financial controls. Prepare sales tax files so third-party accounting firm can file sales taxes.

 

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.