Staff Accountant I

Position Summary 

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. 

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables  

• Perform general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization. 

• Conduct weekly check runs and cash flow forecasting on a weekly basis. 

• Oversee and process employee expense reports according to company travel policy. 

• Track and process deposits on capital projects for both CANPACK US locations. Reconcile capital projects monthly. 

• Assist with Month End Close/Balance Sheet Reconciliations. 

• Assist with annual budgeting activities. 

• Prepare periodic reports and statistical analysis reflecting financial results, labor, overhead and KPI's. 

• Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit. 

• Management of the Company’s Fixed Assets to include additions, disposals, and depreciation.  

• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned. 

• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.  

Knowledge/Skills/Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience.   

• Five or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. 

• Strong analytical skills, ability to draw conclusions from data. 

• High level of proficiency with MS Excel required. 

• Strong critical-thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset. Ability to prioritize work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 

• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization. 

• Strong understanding of GAAP 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

• Knowledge of SAP a plus. 

• Ability to function both independently and as part of a team 

Physical Demands  

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. 
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) 
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 

Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less  F 11-25 lbs   O 
Push/Pull 10 lbs or less  F 11-25 lbs   O 
Stand O  
Walk O  
Sit O  
Manually Manipulate O  
Reach Outward O  
Reach Above Shoulder O 
Climb O 
Crawl O 
Squat or Kneel O 
Bend O 

Other Physical Requirements 
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) 
Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking 
Sense of Touch 
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines 
Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment 

Work Environment 
 
Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather. 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.