Staff Accountant

About This Role

The Staff Accountant for Ovivo Electronics USA & Wastech Systems handles general accounting tasks, including bank reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliations, and process improvements. This role offers the opportunity to expand skills and professional experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post routine journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, reclasses, and other month-end adjustments
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
• Support the monthly close processes by ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and deadlines are met
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy, investigate variances, and coordinate corrections with cross-functional partners as needed
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash application activities, including invoice review, coding, and customer/vendor account support
• Prepare bank reconciliations and support cash reporting, ensuring differences are researched and cleared promptly
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for journal entries, reconciliations, and audit requests in accordance with company policy
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation, explaining account activity, and supporting control requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency within recurring close activities
• Partner with finance, operations, purchasing, and other business teams to research accounting questions and support accurate financial reporting
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures

Requirements

• Two years accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or construction environment
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe application programs
• Ability to learn company standard software
• Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Basic knowledge of accounting rules and regulations
• Ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task and prioritize as required
• Self-starter and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• No immigration sponsorship available for this position

Nice to have:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university preferred; however, experience and skills will be considered
• Experience with Concur, Syteline, or equivalent software
• Ability to apply principles of logic to daily routine practical problems