Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Mestek, Inc

Westfield, MA 01085

Posted 8 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Accounting, Finance
  • Job Description

    Staff Accountant

    Scope of Position:


    Working under the direction of the Group Controller, prepares accounting analyses, complete accounting related projects as required.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Responsible for learning Mestek's general ledger, payables and to a lesser degree payroll software environment with particular emphasis on the general ledger module
    • Responsible for learning Mestek's internal product line accounting system (activity based costing) and contribution margin based gross margin reporting systems
    • Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries
    • Maintain and reconcile capital asset activity for all reporting locations including the correct implementation of internal and tax depreciation methods.
    • Responsible for periodic analysis of g/l accounts
    • Prepare documents for audits
    • Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets and business planning
    • Assist in analyzing monthly financial statements for completeness and accuracy and investigation of deviations from budget
    • Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
    • Work to improve financial processes
    • Performs other duties as needed or required

    The Staff Accountant -- Financial must possess the minimum knowledge listed below:

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting prefered but not required; prior accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (1-5 Years) helpful
    • CPA prefered, but not required
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Solid spreadsheet skills (Excel)
    • Experience with any ERP/MRP system in a manufacturing environment helpful
    • Experience with QuickBooks or othe higher level accounting system