• Accountant I

    Paulo Products (St. Louis, MO)


    Accountant I

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Corporate Headquarters - St Louis, MO

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    4 Year Degree

     

    Job Shift

     

    Administrative Day Time Shift

     

    Job Category

     

    Finance & Accounting

    Description

    The Accountant I position will participate in perform variety of general accounting and reporting duties within Paulo Finance Team. This individual must be a highly motivated self-starter that possesses a working knowledge of GAAP. This position will work closely in the areas of cash, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, inventory and intercompany and will be responsible for the month-end journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis in these areas as well as other responsibilities assigned.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Participate in the Finance Departments continuous improvement and long-term strategic projects.

    + Interact collaboratively with other Paulo business functions to identify opportunities to improve internal processes and participate by leading and supporting process improvement projects.

    + Compile and analyze financial information to prepare month-end closing journal entries, reconciliations and analysis for cash, prepaid expenses, inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and intercompany accounts.

    + Prepare and publish various month-end financial reports for review by management.

    + Maintain accurate fixed asset subledger details and depreciation within JD Edwards ERP system and reconcile monthly.

    + Assist with preparation and management of the year-end external audit process.

    + Travel to various Company operating facilities to perform physical inventory counts and fixed asset physicals.

    + Prepare and file various state sales & use tax returns, real estate & property assessments and other government filings as required.

    + Assist with establishing, documenting, and coordinating the implementation of various accounting and internal control procedures.

    + Participate in various internal training and professional development events.

    + Other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager and Corporate Controller.

    Qualifications

    Knowledge:

    + Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related financial business discipline.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (intermediate Excel user).

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    + Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of JD Edwards a plus.

    License(s)/Certification(s) Required:

    + Valid drivers license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record in compliance with Paulos Vehicle Use Policy.

    Competitive Benefits Package:

    + Medical benefits (including Teledoc Telehealth Visits)

    + Dental benefits

    + Group Life Insurance

    + Voluntary Life Insurance

    + Vision Insurance

    + Holiday Pay

    + Sickness & Accident pay

    + 401k with employer match and employer contribution up to 5.5%

    + Employee Referral Bonus & chance to win annual $2,000 drawing!

    + Employee Assistance Program