Staff Accountant

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success. If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed. Job summary: This individual will perform accounting functions requiring thorough knowledge of general accounting methods, principles and practices. The primary responsibilities of this position are maintaining general ledger activities, account analysis and reporting. This role will also be responsible for the management of the Company’s banking activities, monitoring cash balances, funding requirements and bank reconciliations. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: May have responsibility for one or more of the following: • Develops, implements and/or maintains one or more of the following accounting systems: Journal entries, accounts receivables, accounts payable and revenue reconciliation. • Monitor and analyze Company cash position to assure accounts are adequately funded. • Perform monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts, coordination and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/support as necessary. • Prepare weekly and monthly reporting of status of operations including sales, orders, cash position and accounts receivable information for all GT operations (global). Prepare account analyses for assigned accounts, review and process required GL postings, create recurring entries and prepare year-end audit schedules with supporting documentation. • Evaluate bank services and fees and monitor bank performance. Maximize cash return performance on bank balances. Prepare and maintain required banking transactions. • Compile short-term and long-term cash forecasts and coordinate the movement of any excess cash to and from investment accounts Required Minimum Qualifications Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferablyideally in Accounting; Professional Accounting qualification and equivalent experience required in lieu of Bachelor’s degree and/or other relevant professional qualifications Skills and Experience: • 1-3 years accounting experience • SAP experience preferred • Highly proficient computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases Job Environment: Physical Requirements: Standing Occasionally (16-45%) Sitting Frequently (46-100%) Lifting Up to 10lbs without assistance Carrying Up to 10lbs without assistance Walking Occasionally (16-45%) Hearing Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s) Vision Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses Mental Requirements: Problem Solving Occasionally (16-45%) Making Decisions Ability to make decisions that have a moderate impact Supervise Rarely (0-15%) Interpret Data Frequently (46-100%) Organize Occasionally (16-45%) Read/Write Frequently (46-100%) Communication Frequently (46-100%) Work Environment High Temperatures Rarely (0-15%) Low Temperatures Rarely (0-15%) Noises Moderate (business office with computers, printers and light office noises) Fumes Exposure Rarely (0-15%) Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates. We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members. Equal Opportunity Employer: Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal law. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please contact the HR Service Center at hrservicecenter@gtweed.com . Drug Free Workplace: Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws. NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.