Senior Accountant

Are you looking to join a company that takes pride in the development and growth of its employees?

We are looking to shape the future through better recycling of e-waste. At Kuusakoski, we share a common goal; to use our entrepreneurial spirit and 110 years' global experience to deliver great solutions to the challenges and responsible and effective recycling of e-waste. If that sounds good to you, this might be a great opportunity to join our team!

The Senior Accountant will report to the Controller and will be involved in daily accounting functions across two sites and includes the accurate and timely preparation of financial management reports for month-end and year-end closings. Ideal candidates will be experienced with full-cycle accounting procedures and demonstrate a high level of professionalism. This position is a hands-on role and will be responsible for the Company's daily accounting activity including AR, AP and general ledger accounting and acts as a liaison with business managers to reconcile accounts. Duties also include preparing various analysis for sales, prepaids, accruals as well as assigned general ledger account reconciliations (supporting workpaper) for month-end and year-end closing for multiple entities. Also, ensures the integrity of financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.

It is the intent for the Senior Accountant to be promoted to an Accounting Manager role upon the retirement of the current Controller (within one year). The Accounting Manger role will supervise a Staff Accountant and will be responsible for performing and managing the daily and monthly reporting. In addition, the Accounting Manager will provide input into establishing, modifying, documenting, and coordinating new accounting and accounting control procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and manage AP entries, ensuring proper payment and account
• Create entries for all outbound/inbound material invoicing and payments pertaining to material purchases.
• Maintain deposit logs.
• Responsible for timely cash applications to customer accounts.
• Create and manage intercompany activity including analyses of accounts to verify proper posting of activity.
• Prepares daily and monthly bank reconciliation for multiple bank accounts.
• Enters all outbound material data (sales) into accounting Reconciles with manufacturing system to ensure all sales are properly recorded.
• Maintains organized electronic & physical filing
• Verifies and processes employee reimbursement/expense
• Maintains and reconciles commercial credit card program on a monthly basis.
• Prepares general ledger journal entries for month-end closing as well as assessments associated with accruals, amortizations, prepaids, reserve reviews etc. within internal close calendar constraints.
• Prepares supporting workpapers (balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations) to the monthly financial statements for multiple entities.
• Responsible for the annual physical inventory process which includes coordinating with all departments and outside auditing firm, actively planning and managing along with reconciling annual inventory.
• Assists with related special projects and duties as assigned.
• Process and manage annual 1099 filings.
• Assists in developing reports and variance analysis regarding departmental operating budget/forecasting versus actual expenses.
• Supports internal control policy
• Assists with internal and external financial
• Assists in day to day closing and reporting activities for multiple entities and ensures that the books are maintained in accordance with US GAAP.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS, BA in Accounting or related field or related years of experience (at least 5 years' multi facility and corporate experience). A CPA is a plus.
• Experience in the Recycling industry a plus.
• Strong work
• Strong organizational and problem-solving
• Exceptional attention to detail along with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare professional reports and business
• Strong accounting skills with emphasis on inter-company transactions and general ledger accounting
• Experience with AR/Collections and ability to navigate difficult situations with diplomacy and
• Proficient to advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office products (emphasis on Excel) and accounting software is critical; prior experience with QuickBooks is a plus.
• Ability to manage priorities and
• Ability to work independently and with the ability to work with individuals across all levels of the organization.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within a fast-paced
• Proficient knowledge of US GAAP and internal control
• COMPETENCIES:

This team member will be responsible for the day-to-day transactional activity. S/He should be a self-starter who excels in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, is willing to accept challenges, and works to ensure deadlines are met.
Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K w/Employer Match
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We invite you to apply! KUUSAKOSKI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Kuusakoski Recycling provides cost-effective, environmentally responsible recycling services to e-waste collectors and recyclers, enterprises, small businesses, nonprofits, original equipment manufacturers, and governments and municipalities. We have built our recycling expertise over a hundred years. Our excellent material know-how, specialist expertise and passion for what we do help us develop more efficient and more precise ways of sorting materials. We have minimized the amount of waste going to landfill: we are currently able to recycle or reuse up to 90% of the materials we collect and in some cases even more. Visit us at https://kuusakoski.us/ to learn more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $86,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)
• US GAAP: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person