Staff Accountant

Pressco Technology Inc designs, develops, and markets ultra high-speed sensing and process monitoring products for the global container manufacturing industry.

We are currently seeking a candidate for the position of STAFF ACCOUNTANT. This person will assist the Controller with finance, administrative, and information system functions in order to maximize the contribution of the finance department to the operational and reporting goals of the business.

Duties/Essential Job Functions:

Supervise Accounts Receivable Functions

1. Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions
2. Review / audit business documents (invoices, purchase orders, payments, expense reports) to maintain integrity of financial reporting
3. Assist in entry of transactions to meet deadlines and to accommodate increases in transaction volume due to increased business activity
4. Communicate with customers to expedite payment of invoices
5. Generate customer billings as required

Supervise Accounts Payable Functions

1. Process vendor invoices and associate expense reports with assistance of accounts payable staff
2. Code invoices and expense reports to proper General Ledger account to ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting
3. Substantiate vendor charges via 3-way match of purchase order, receiver and invoice
4. Collaborate with purchasing and receiving department to validate accuracy of billing, resolve discrepancies and account for inventory and non-inventory transactions
5. Verify proper authorizations before processing payments
6. Enter invoices and expense reports in business information system
7. Process weekly check run to ensure timely payments to vendors and associates
8. Reconcile trade payables bank account

Account Opportunities

1. Process account opportunities by reviewing AO forms, sales orders and customer purchase orders for inconsistencies and communicating with appropriate people to resolve discrepancies
2. Develop working knowledge of special customer and product requirements to improve accuracy and minimize delays in Order-to-Cash business process.

Fixed Assets

1. Control issuance of numbered fixed asset tags; record and account for capitalized assets in accordance with company policy
2. Enter fixed asset additions and disposals in FAS software producing depreciation and fixed asset schedules as required

Account Reconcilements

1. Reconcile general ledger accounts on a recurring basis to discover problems and to ensure appropriate recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses
2. Month-End Closing and Year-End Audit
3. Assist Controller with month-end closing activities and year-end audit to comply with financial reporting deadlines

Inventory

1. Enter standard costs in business information system on a timely basis
2. Assist Controller with inventory reporting and physical count

Petty Cash

1. Act as custodian of petty cash funds in US Dollars and foreign currency. Disburse cash to associates verifying proper approvals.
2. Reconcile petty cash fund and enter transactions in business information system

Business Taxes

1. Prepare Ohio use tax returns per statutory requirements
2. Prepare vendor 1099’s annually

Miscellaneous

1. Prepare commission schedules in adherence with company commission policy
2. Act as resource for Finance staff providing instructions and assisting in development of skills
3. Respond to vendor and associate inquiries in a timely and cooperative manner to maintain positive relationships
4. Identify areas for process improvement
5. Provide assistance to Controller as required and for special ad-hoc requests
6. All other duties as assigned

Equipment Used:

1. Business computer system and application software
2. Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint software)

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor degree majoring in finance or accounting
2. 3 years experience in finance, accounting or analytical business role
3. Accurate and detail oriented with high level of productivity; ability to multi-task
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
5. Must have a good working knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures

Please forward your resume to:

HR Department
Pressco Technology, Inc.
29200 Aurora Road
Solon, Ohio  44139-1847

E-mail:  hr@pressco.com
FAX:  440-498-2613