Belzona Inc. is the global leading manufacturer of high performance polymer coatings, with an extensive, worldwide network of over 160 international distributors operating in over 120 countries. We are currently looking to recruit a hardworking, motivated, deadline driven Staff Accountant to join our Florida based team.
ROLE
Based in our Miami Lakes, FL facility, this position has different responsibilities and functions through the accounting department reconciling petty cash, intercompany balances, credit cards, reviewing financial statements, preparing sales tax, assisting in budgets, and other typical accounting duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and Reconcile Petty Cash with Bookkeeper on a Monthly Basis.
- Maintain Deposit Book and follow up of Outstanding Deposits, ACH transactions.
- Reconcile all bank statements for companies assigned monthly by the third working d the month.
- Ensure Monthly Accounts receivable report agrees with General Ledger Balance at month end.
- Responsible for Monitoring Inventory reports from inventory system with QuickBooks to ensure we are in balance and or investigate discrepancies.
- Assist Cycle Counts at least 4 times a year and check cycle count against inventory reports for discrepancies. Follow up and investigate differences.
- Reconcile Intercompany balances and ensure completeness of transactions.
- Handle Intercompany transactions and obtain proper documentation. Enter information in QB to the proper classification account and get reports to ensure intercompany accounts are balanced at month end.
- Prepare/maintain a schedule of regular bills expected on a Monthly Quarterly or Yearly Basis and update accounting software. Check that the Payable listing agrees to general ledger balance.
- Review credit card reconciliation for accuracy and completeness. Ensure all documentation, approvals and supporting receipts are obtained and filed for proper recordkeeping,
- Prepare Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly Sales Tax Report. Audit non-taxable clients on a yearly basis for re-sale certificates. Maintain current on Sales Tax issues and changes in sales taxes.
- Review Monthly transactions to ensure proper financial classification. Update Fixed Asset Schedule and record Monthly Depreciation.
- Prepare supporting Schedules for all Balance sheet accounts: to include Prepaid Expenses, Revenue Deferrals, Due from Employees, Accrued Payroll, Accrued Expenses, any Liability Schedules, etc.
- Prepare First Phase Budget - Basic Layer of routine expenses based on Prior y history and current year actuals. Run budget to actual reports.
- Investigate and explain discrepancies on a Monthly Basis. Review all New Vendors for compliance with W-9, insurance, etc. Assist in preparation of annual 1099s and updated resale certificates as well as updating correcting Taxable.
MINIMUN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting from accredited US Program or Associate degree in Accounting from accredited US program with solid accounting experience.
REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS (experience, general knowledge, skills and abilities.)
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (G.A.A.P)
- 5 years of proven experience as staff accounting or similar level
- Hands-on experience with general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions, cash management, Intercompany, Inventory, Financial Statements, Sales Tax, vendor management. Familiar with budget and audits
- Excellent Working knowledge of QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop accounting software and Excell spreadsheets, preferable
- Must speak and write English to a high level of competency; bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but no required
- Experience with Fishbowl, Word, Power point and Teams a plus
- Strong attention-to-detail
· Ability to complete jobs quickly yet accurately
Benefits:
We are offering a comprehensive compensation and benefit package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistant program, target bonus, 401(k) Company Match, and paid Holidays, vacation, and sick days.
Belzona is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We also maintain a Drug-Free Workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment for all our employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- If the job is offered, would you be able to undertake a background check?
Education:
Experience:
- accounting: 7 years (Required)
- QuickBooks: 5 years (Required)
- Accounts Receivable: 5 years (Required)
- bank reconciliation: 5 years (Required)
- Accounts Payable: 5 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English proficiently (Required)
Work Location: In person