Job Description
Job Title: Accountant II
Location: Oro Valley, AZ 85755
Duration: 06 Months Contract (Temp to Hire)
Pay Rate: $35.50/hr. - $40.50/hr.
Shift Time: 1st shift
Position Summary:
The accountant II - Payroll/General Ledger performs a range of tasks in support of the Finance Team. Prepares records, verifies and reports accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of routine tasks including preparing, recording, verifying, analyzing and reporting payroll transactions.
- Works with business partners on monthly forecast updates, reviews of reserves, and supports their reporting and initiatives.
- Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts and reports associated with payroll functions.
- Collects and reconciles timecard information, prepares and submits payroll files.
- Receive contract labor hours and accrue contract labor.
- Maintain and allocate project hours.
- Performs a variety of routine tasks including preparing, recording, verifying, analyzing and reporting general ledger transactions.
- Works with business partners on monthly forecast updates, reviews of reserves, and supports their reporting and initiatives.
- Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts and reports associated with general ledger functions.
- Maintains cashbooks and produces Bank Statement Reconciliation.
- Research outstanding liabilities (Procurement, R&D engineering, Capital).
- Process monthly intercompany transactions and reconcile accounts.
- Assists with month end closing functions as required.
- Performs annual internal audits, identifying inadequate or inefficient internal controls and recommend improvements.
- Participates in various audits including financial and SOX audits.
- Other ad-hoc financial analysis as required or assigned.
- Recommend financial transactions by analyzing accounting options.
- Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
- Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and other company policies and procedures.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.
- Maintain an acceptable attendance record. Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Physical Requirements:
- Approximately 80% sitting and 20% standing/walking about indoors
- Lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
- Use head and neck in static position, looking up/down and side-to-side.
- Perform light lifting from floor, table and shelf.
- Push and pull carts or mobile tables, loaded and unloaded.
- Minimal: heavy lifting from floor or higher, bending, twisting, climbing, lifting arms above shoulders, kneeling.
- Minimal: exposure to excessive noise, hazardous chemicals, hazardous equipment, uneven walking surfaces
- Typing with computer and keyboard
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of experience in payroll/general ledger processes and the ability to coordinate activities for the team.
- Excellent internal and external customer service skills.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills required.
- Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in changing situations.
- Ability to recognize and solve typical problems and select situations from established options.
- Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills drive tasks to completion.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, v-lookups).
- Experience with ERP system.
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects and adhere to tight deadlines effectively.
Education & Experience:
Education:
4 Year Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
Years of Experience:
3 years or more of relevant experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.