Finance and Accounting Specialist / Sr

Position Summary:

Responsible for financial records, makes sure the appropriate taxes are paid by federal and state deadlines, assists in overseeing efficient use of funds and related tasks.

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

• Assists with A/R and A/P operations
• Prepare journal entries for month, quarter, and yearend
• Fixed asset, out of book asset management
• Assist CFO, Manager with special projects as needed
• Month / Yearend closing and assists month-end financial statement preparation
• Assists preparing corporate budgets and forecasts
• Assists with the timely preparation of federal and state income tax returns and estimated tax payments
• Assist Year-end audit and coordinate with outside CPA firm
• Assists operating units with tax issues and planning
• Other ad-hoc projects as requests

Education

• High School/GED
• 4 Year Degree in Accounting or Finance

Reporting:

• Reports to: Manager

Competency Requirements

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
2. Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action in light of this identification to address current or future problems. Proactively communicates issues to achieve resolution.
3. Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
4. Leads by Example: Sets a good example for subordinates to follow. Does not ask subordinates to do anything he/she is not willing to do.
5. Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer's needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
6. Work Habits: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
7. Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step by step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
8. Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
9. Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the "heart" of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
10. Team Work: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part in contributing to the efforts to maximize group result.
11. Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinions. Is always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands Processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands also at times may include safely handling multiple, continuous parts flow in and out of manufacturing operations work areas which requires pushing and pulling of carts. Work environment is climate controlled in most areas.

Physical Task

Demand

Remark

Physical Task

Demand

Remark

Stand / Walk

Rare (20-30%)

Forceful Grip

Rare (1-5%)

Hand tools

Sit

Rare (80-100%)

Fine Manipulation

Rare (1-5%)

Small parts assembly

Bend/Stoop/Squat

Rare (1-5%)

Lift

Rare

30 lbs max

Forward Reach

Rare (1-5%)

Carry

Rare

30 lbs max

Overhead Reach

Rare (1-5%)

Push / Pull

Rare

30 lbs max

Position Requirements and Qualifications

2 - 5 years job related experience preferred

Software Skills Required

• MS-Excel
• MS-PowerPoint
• MS-Word
• MS-Outlook
• SAP

Other Information

• Position may require domestic or international travel.
• Flexibility in working hours to include nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• OT required as needed

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and possess the basic ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must satisfactorily complete HTGP hiring process requirements, which includes phone interview, in-person interview, medical and functional assessment, drug screen and background check.
• Candidates must be able to work some overtime hours and occasional weekend days.
• Candidates must be capable of working on their feet for long periods, demonstrating hand dexterity and tolerating repetitious work patterns.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security. This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.