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Job Description

The Accounting Analyst will develop systems for accurately calculating, reporting, or classifying business transactions according to internal guidelines and GAAP guidance.  Troubleshoots system problems and coordinates system tests on behalf of accounting department.  Applies business knowledge to enhance processes within the accounting department.  Performs analytical services in relation to special accounting projects.  Consults and assists accounting supervisor regarding financial statement preparation, as well as training and development of staff.  Assesses internal controls, and audits the application of policies and procedures within the accounting department.  Manages Accounts Receivable department, evaluates and makes staffng decisions, and provides feedback to employees on a regular basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

· Manage, direct, and evaluate Accounts Receivable activities and personnel in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

· Assesses stengths and weaknesses within the accounting department and makes recommendations for change based on these assessments.

· Collect and solidify policies, procedures, and systems for calculating sales commissions.

· Analyze financial results of complex business programs/calculations (e.g. sales commission, acquisitions,  price changes, autoship).

· Share in the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.

· Perform month-end close process in the form of assisting with financial analysis and writing footnotes.

· Aid the preparation on consolidated financial statements, including monthly eliminations.

· Utilize Oracle FSG report writer to write new financial reports and update existing reports.

· Explore, troubleshoot, and repair problems with systems when failure occurs.

· Assume duties as in-house expert on credit card processing, including compliance with all applicable regulations.

· Create, document, and assemble policies,  procedures, and systems for price change.  This involves flow of skus from PLM to Oracle, bill of materials, royalty definition, and Oracle price list/modifiers setup.  This will include gaining consensus from all applicable departments, which will take a high level of organization, presentation, and negotiation skills as well as specific system/process knowledge.

· Assess current operations and internal control systems, offer recommendations for improvement and implement new processes.

· Execute ad hoc projects and provide analysis to support the senior and executive management.

Job Requirements

Qualifications for this position:  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

Education/ Technical Experience  Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and four to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability  Able to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.  Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from colleagues or members of the business community. 

Math Ability  Able to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.  Ability to reconcile sets of data to each other.

Reasoning Ability  Above-average ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  Ability to plan a project and manage it to completion.

Managerial Ability  1-2 years managerial experience within in Accounting or Accounts Receivable Department is needed.  The candidate should have experience in providing feedback, incluidng written performance evaluations as well as the ability to create and maintain a strong team environment bringing multiple people together to accomplish organizational goals.

Computer Skills  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Accesss, Word, Excel, Accounting related software; Internet software and other query tools such as Toad, SQL, Crystal, COGNOS.  Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and other softwares that allow for data manipulation and presentation is essential.  The ability to quickly apply draw comparisons between different software systems is a must.  The ability to conceptualize how a system operates is key in troubleshooting and correcting system problems during testing.

We offer:

·        Competitive salary

·        Medical

·        Dental

·        STD/LTD

·        401(k)

·        Equal Opportunity Employment

·        And more!