Staff Accountant

Description

The position reports to the Controller and works closely with accounts payable & accounts receivable, payroll and a variety of other internal departments safely and effectively. Person must be diligent and self-motivated with attention to detail. This person will provide management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts.

Please see our website for more information regarding Baker Commodities, Inc.

Compensation and Benefits

• $29.00 hourly
• Medical, dental and vision coverage offered
• 401(k) With employer contribution
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Company sponsored short and long-term disability 
• Pet Insurance

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Prepare and post journal entries. 
• Analyze account balances for variances and prepare account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements using an integrated system.
• Prepare reports detailing monthly expenses by cost center.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Analyze financial results, including comparisons to forecasted results and trended results. 
• Reconcile intercompany charges.
• Interact with department managers to ensure proper accounting for purchases and expenses.
• Assist with the preparation of other reports provided to management. 
• Assist with year-end audits and budgets. 
• Other Functions Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business.
• Perform or assist in the processing of divisional credit card transaction
• Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner
• Follow department and company procedures
• Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
• Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Professional Certifications, Education, Experience and Travel Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance is preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience
• Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data.
• Must be highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets. 
• Must be skilled in use of MS Word. Must have very good verbal skills.
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to 
• get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental demands
• less than 5% travel requirement 

Physical Demands/Requirements:

Constantly (over 2/3):

• Operates computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine and printer.
• Remain in a stationary position for 50% or more of the time
• Review documents, organizes data and detects accuracy of information

Frequently (1/3-2/3):

• Moves throughout office accessing files, office machinery, etc.
• Communicates with customers and co-workers and exchanges accurate information in-person, telephonically and via electronic devices/e-mail

Occasionally (under 1/3):

• Moves materials or documents up to 25 lbs

About Baker Commodities, Inc.

Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Co ID: Baker Commodities

Job ID: 06B 052325 203 1 

JD: 203 06-060822 A