Associate Accountant

SHIFT

A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Associate Accountant will be part of our team that is responsible for the general accounting of our 8 US operating sites and corporate entities. This person will manage and actively participate in the accounting cycle to ensure that the accounting processes are timely, accurate, efficient and consistent. The Associate Accountant should have basic general accounting and analytical skills, be able to multi-task and perform the job function under minimal supervision as well as possess excellent communication skills. This position requires a high level of attention to details with a focus on accuracy. The Associate Accountant reports to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and is part of the Global Finance team at our corporate headquarters in Mason, MI. We are looking for a very proactive resource who will ask questions, research unusual activity independently as appropriate, as well as communicate with the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist in closing the books each month, which includes reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and review of certain income and expense accounts (including recording journal entries).
• Maintain various schedules such as capital projects, inventory, prepaid expenses, and accruals to reconcile to the general ledger for US Sites and Corporate Entity.
• Calculate inventory cycle count variances and maintain schedule of variances.
• Process daily AR invoicing to customers.
• Process customer credits for returns and invoicing discrepancies.
• Audit month-end and year-end shipments.
• RGNI investigation and resolution.
• Monitors the capital project schedule, including tracking costs associated with each capital project and closing of the capital project when completed.
• Perform year-end close procedures and analysis.
• Assist with year-end audit by providing required information.
• Provides ad hoc financial and cost analysis as required.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor (Required)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ Year of experience in accounting (Required)
• Experience using ERP software (Preferred)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
• Business Acumen - Basic Knowledge
• Collaboration - Working Experience
• Communication - Working Experience
• Computer Knowledge - Working Experience
• Data Analysis Tools - Basic Knowledge
• Finance and Accounting - Basic Knowledge
• Manufacturing Industry - Basic Knowledge
• Problem Solving - Working Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Frequently
• Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Constantly

PAY RATE

For positions located in California, pay for this job type falls within the following range and varies based on scope and complexity of job responsibilities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to work in a growing company
• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Ability to work in an organization that values:
  • Integrity First: We do the right thing
  • Teamwork: We are one Orchid
  • Results: Our results matter

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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