STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Saint-Gobain - Faribault, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Faribault, MN

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Staff Accountant position is responsible for a variety of accounting functions including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and financial analysis. This role supports the SBU Controller in ensuring accurate financial reporting and assists in month-end and year-end closing processes. The incumbent will also engage in continuous improvement efforts and provide training sessions, while maintaining effective communication with various levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost/variance/financial analysis, invoicing, sales order verification/confirmation, and support to Sage management.
• Ensure prompt month-end closing, compile & enter journal entries, perform reconciliations, commissions, and issue management reports.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts/WCM/Loss Deployment, budgeting, forecasting, customer credit/collections, tax certificates, and standard cost development.
• Undertake project work assigned by BU Controller which includes multiple projects covering varying accounting needs of facility; as well as participation with physical inventory counts.
• Provide non-routine accounting information to SBU Controller & Operational Management.
• Develop processes & procedures to ensure alignment of internal controls (ICRF) in a complex organization.
• Ability to develop & conduct training sessions for both groups & individuals.
• Proactive approach - provides what is needed before being asked.
• Project Management - execution oriented and rigorous in meeting performance commitments.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Finance or equivalent progressive collection experience (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree in a finance-related field (Preferred).
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with accounting and ERP manufacturing processes systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication abilities.

Benefits

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental.
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career.
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for pets.
• Employee Recognition Programs.
• PerkSpot: Exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace.
• LiveWell: Rewards for living a healthy lifestyle.