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Staff Accountant

happy cog
Full-time
On-site
Fernandina Beach, FL, USA
About the job

Description

LignoTech Florida
- a joint-venture company between Borregaard and Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) - located in Fernandina Beach, Florida, is hiring for a Staff Accountant

Besides an amazing location, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including an annual bonus program, PTO accrual upon hire, tuition reimbursement program, and much more.

The person supporting the Accounting Department will be responsible for:

  • Completing monthly closing procedures as well as yearly procedures audits as needed.
  • Maintain organization of accounting records according to record retention policies.
  • Accurate journal entry recording and reconciliation of accounts.
  • Data entry of invoices, journal entries, and cash applications into SAP
  • Inventory reporting and reconciliation as needed.
  • Posting accurate wires, transfers and lockbox deposits on daily basis to customer accounts.
  • Serve as support for processing vendor payment checks weekly. Match check copies with invoices, mail checks, file all paid invoices.
  • Budget cost center reports and provide variance to actual information to managers within LignoTech Florida.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree
  • 4+ years related work experience
  • Experience with SAP or alternative ERP financial systems is a MUST
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Able to navigate effectively and efficiently within a team environment
  • Able to effectively communicate with people in person and over the phone to customers both internally and externally in the U.S. and Europe

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledgeable of electronic banking techniques
  • Experience dealing with freight transactions
  • Experience with Florida sales tax regulations
  • Understanding of Fixed asset accounting
  • Cost accounting experience within a manufacturing plant