Staff Accountant

Job Summary

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. The last car, train and plane you rode in were all safer and more energy efficient because of Pyrotek. The beverage cans in your refrigerator are lighter, stronger and infinitely recyclable because of Pyrotek. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely recording of accounting transactions, performing monthly close processes, preparing reconciliations, as well as other accounting functions. 

** We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas to maintain residency in the United States. **

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of the following activities:
  • Fixed asset cost accumulation, capitalization, and reporting process
  • Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
  • Monthly and ad hoc data reporting and analysis from the ERP and other systems to Excel
  • Assigned tasks in the completion of year-end audit activities
  • Data requests in support of annual income tax filings
  • Maintain accurate lease records, post monthly lease accounting entries, and reconcile related accounts
  • Maintain accurate documentation of accounting processes
• Complete assigned month-end closing processes timely and accurately, including:
  • Pre-close activities completed by end of business on the last day of the month
  • Initial closing entries completed within three working days of month-end
• Manage the administration of team member Expense Reimbursement and Purchasing Card programs, to include:
  • Providing timely instructions, assistance, and feedback to users
  • Ensuring any instances of potential fraud or abuse are addressed promptly
  • Ensuring appropriate classification of expenses
  • Ensuring appropriate documentation of expenditures
  • Reconciliation and reporting
• Spend significant time to build positive and collaborative relationships across company network to:
  • Promptly confirm invoice balances as needed
  • Liaison with global financial offices to help solve invoicing/billing discrepancies
  • Reconcile monthly global intercompany balances
  • Maintain intercompany prepaid records 
• Seek out continuous improvement methods, such as LEAN, to identify opportunities or implement changes to improve accounting processes or products or to reduce costs.
• Maintain a high level of communication and collaboration within the accounting department, to include: cross-training to provide back-up support and serve as a role model for professionalism, service orientation, agent of change, education, and commitment to organizational goals and objectives.

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• Excellent compensation & benefits
• Generous team member referral program
• Training opportunities & promoting from within
• Collaborative, Innovative and Team Environment

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Qualifications

Education/Experience  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field, plus three (3) years related experience including day-to-day, month-end, and year-end accounting processes.  Experience working in a mid to large size company and/or manufacturing industry and/or using ERP systems highly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Accounting Skills.  Working knowledge of basic USGAAP based accounting principles and internal controls.  Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply internal policies and procedures consistently in daily activities.  Ability to comprehend the transactional flow of financial and manufacturing cost accounting data through an ERP system.
• Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization and across the globe. 
• Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions.  Proficiency in writing clearly and concisely and editing work for spelling and grammar. Ability to vary writing style to meet business needs.
• Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient computer skills using a variety of software applications systems, including ERP systems.  Intermediate to advanced Excel skilled required and working knowledge of all other Microsoft Office products required.
• Analytical Skills.   Ability to define problems, collect objective data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information. Displays willingness to make decisions and work independently, without significant direction and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”. Strong critical thinking skills, judgment and keen attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work collaboratively within a matrix environment.  Exceptional prioritization, time management and organizational skills. Highly organized, detail oriented and self-disciplined.
• Professional Investment. Demonstrated commitment to own personal professional development and learning. Proactively involved with professional and community organizations that promote professional growth and/or enhance Pyrotek’s ability to meet and/or exceed goals and objectives.

Physical/Sensory Requirements
The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by an team member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk, hear, and see.  Must be able to sit for long periods-of-time, bend and reach, use stairs, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing.

Working Environment
While performing the essential responsibilities of this position, employee generally will work in an office environment.   

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