Junior Accountant

Description

Our Mission - For all who come in contact with Litco, Inc. to clearly see the love of Christ in all that we do.

Litco International, Inc., is a leading provider of unit load technology, custom engineered material handling solutions, and bio-based, environmentally sustainable distribution and transport packaging solutions. Litco International continually seeks innovative solutions with a collaborative custom-engineered approach based on customer specific needs.

For more information about who we are, visit www.litco.com.

Litco International is looking to add a highly motivated Staff Accountant to our team based out of Vienna, Ohio. We are seeking a professional, organized, detail-oriented, self-starter and multi-tasker with a strong work ethic that enjoys being a team player.

We offer competitive pay, medical, vision, HSA and 401K match program. You will be part of a phenomenal accounting team that will mentor and guide you on a daily basis to help you succeed.

Responsibilities

• Enter and code vendor invoices into A/P system.
• Enter invoices into A/R system and customer-based web portals; follow up on issues
• Assist inside sales representatives with questions, issues, and collections from customers
• Cash application, banks deposits and working with other staff areas on invoicing issues
• Expense report review and working with team members to resolve any issues on reports
• Maintain knowledge of a wide variety of prescribed accounting codes and classifications in order to select appropriate procedures for application to specific accounting transactions.
• Monthly closing activities include account reconciliations, journal entries and various analysis.
• Assist in maintaining subledgers to accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Prioritize and manage timeliness and flow of information from multiple departments and locations.
• Maintain accurate customer and vendor records; sort, file, locate, reorganize and retrieve materials.
• Provide support to Accounting Department personnel on multiple projects including A/R, Billing, A/P and Cash Disbursements.
• Examine, code, verify, balance and reconcile various kinds of transactions, listings, invoices, vouchers and reports.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
• Various projects as directed by Accounting Department Management focused on process improvements and workflow efficiencies

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

This job requires the ability to physically move around the office and manufacturing plant environment.  Ability to hear, speak and sit for up to 8 hours per day. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities are required for this job including close and distant vision.

The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Noise levels when working in manufacturing plants may vary. 

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting related field required
• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing related field required
• At least 2 years of inventory experience in manufacturing
• Excellent knowledge of GAAP accounting
• Must be able to prepare, review and understand all financial statements
• Epicor/ERP experience is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel and accounting software
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to receive and follow specific instructions and procedures given by multiple individuals
• Must be able to maintain confidential records and information 

Key Competencies:

• Organization
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient time management
• Dependability
• Analytical thinking 
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy is a must
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• High level of discretion and judgment
• Contribute to a team effort with other team members throughout the multi-company organization