Sr. Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant III

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Description

SUMMARY:

Supports controlling functions and oversees preparation of monthly reports, schedules, and transactions. Senior accounting person that provides guidance to accounting team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs controlling functions, ensures internal control compliance, and oversees financial activities of the business

• Primary lead for month end close. Process monthly closing including reconciliation of general ledger accounts, preparation of standard and manual journal entries and preparation of monthly closing package. Reviews financial statements for unusual variances; performs account analyses and research; resolves account discrepancies
• Responsible for intercompany elimination and consolidation

1. Prepares various governmental and non-governmental surveys and statutory reports as required
2. Updates and maintains all accounting related processes/procedures and documentation as required  
3. Approves and codes vendor invoices related to the Finance department
4. Prepares monthly sales tax returns
5. Prepares and gathers required schedules and documents for external tax and audit firms
6. Monitors AR and AP transactions to ensure they are properly recorded
7. Actively participates in all continuous improvement activities 
8. Provides reporting information to all department managers and employees as requested/required
9. Performs other duties as assigned
10. It is every employee’s responsibility to be aware of and adhere to the applicable Safety & Health, Quality and Environmental Process of Plasma-Therm, LLC. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• No direct reports, however mentors more junior team members

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred
• CPA preferred
• Minimum seven years of related experience (prefer manufacturing)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Intercompany reconciliation
• Lease Accounting
• Debt roll forward and amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
• Warranty Reserve Recording
• Revenue Recognition in accordance with 606
• Intercompany investments and equity eliminations
• Foreign Currency Transactions and translations to communicate effectively interdepartmentally and externally with customers
• Advanced knowledge of Windows operating system and Windows-based software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills and professionalism. Must have proven successful interactions with customers and company personnel in all roles.
• Previous experience with ERP required

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The normal work environment is typical of a business office.
• The incumbent is routinely required to sit, stand, walk, touch, see, and hear.  

Plasma-Therm is an equal employment opportunity employer, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws for qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran or disability status. When requested and necessary, we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.