General Accountant (Limeña GA)

Description

Position Summary:

The General Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role involves managing general ledger activities, reconciling accounts, and assisting in budget preparation to support the company’s financial goals and decision-making processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

General Accounting

• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions.
• Record daily sales, purchases, and expenses.

Accounts Payable

• Process payments for supplier and vendor invoices.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Generate reports on sales, expenses, and profit margins.

Inventory Management

• Track inventory levels and costs related to purchased goods.
• Assist in reconciling inventory records.

Reconciliation

• Reconcile bank statements and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve issues as they arise.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Monitor budget adherence and provide variance analysis.

Tax Preparation

• Prepare and file sales tax returns and other required tax documents.
• Assist in year-end tax return preparation.

Payroll Management

• Process employee payroll and ensure compliance with labor laws.
• Maintain records of hours worked and employee deductions.

Financial Analysis

• Analyze financial data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support decision-making processes with insights on financial performance.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate records for audit purposes.

Software Management

• Use accounting software (SAGE) for efficient financial management.
• Stay up to date on software features and improvements.

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support as needed, including filing and documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations or reports for management.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve processes within the accounting function.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and accounting standards.

Organizational Responsibilities:

Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s).

Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, warehouse, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual(s).

Identifies areas for improvement and offers suggestions to improve the site's efficiency, profitability, and productivity.

Keeps abreast of current changes in technology, logistics tools, processes, and standards within the industry and area(s) of responsibility by attending internal and external training programs and by accessing other sources of information and applies knowledge and practices to area(s) of responsibility.

Work Hours (may vary by state or location):

This role is set for full-time hours in a regular work week. Hours of operation vary by site and shift. Must be available to work on weekends when scheduled and must be able to perform the essential job functions unaccompanied.

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/Experience:

• Employment history that demonstrates the application and usage of data entry, booking and accounting knowledge and skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business or accounting is required.
• one or more years of relevant experience in the field required.
• Ability to use SAP

Language Ability:

Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to comprehend and complete documents, and answer questions in English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as needed.

Math Ability:

Demonstrated mathematical skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, decimals, and fractions, and calculate percentages to complete reports, inventory, payroll, budgets, and other reporting information.

Reasoning Ability:

Demonstrated ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, warehouse management software (Word, Excel, Microsoft TEAMS, SAP, WMS, Bank Payment platforms/software) spreadsheet management programs to complete required reports and employment documents. Proficiency and fluency in using the internet and navigating the internet and websites.

Certificates and Licenses:

N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job does have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position will be performed under the remote work mode.

The company will provide the equipment and resources to perform the duties. Employees must be responsible for accommodating the proper workspace and connection (internet) resources to fulfill duties. Employees working from home should keep their workspace free of safety hazards.

To support the health and safety of employees, we advise remote employees to:

• Utilize surge protectors for equipment using electrical sources.

• Maintain a clear walkway in the workspace.

• Install or utilize sufficient lighting.

• Implement approved ergonomic processes

Remote workplace:

This position offers the flexibility to work remotely, allowing employees to create a work environment that suits their needs. While working from home, employees are expected to maintain high standards of communication, collaboration, and productivity. Regular check-ins with the team and adherence to deadlines are essential. All remote employees should also ensure they have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace conducive to professional tasks

Physical Demands:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, type, handle or feel objects, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, and squat. The employee is intermittently required to sit. Incumbents must be able to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the warehouse and amenities.

Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty (20) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Routine, local travel may be required to attend training classes, conduct market research, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all the daily responsibilities of this position.

Understanding of Job Essentials:

ETHNIX Group is a drug free, harassment free workplace. Ethnix Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate harassment, discrimination or retaliation.

I understand that all pre-employment screening activities are conducted in compliance with federal and state employment laws.

I also fully understand the content of this job description, have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding this job description, and have had the job duties and responsibilities, requisites, and physical demands and working conditions explained to me. I can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. If I need accommodation, I will ask the hiring manager for it.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Ethnix Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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