Staff Accountant (Recent Graduate)

Company Overview:

Privately owned since 1904, TESCO (The Eastern Specialty Company) provides innovative products and solutions to the electric utility industry and is the largest manufacturer in our market niche. We manufacture hundreds of products for electric meter service departments including utility consumables, test equipment, safety equipment, enterprise software and more. We have offices in Ohio, Philippines and Canada with our headquarters and primary manufacturing site in Bristol, PA.

Job Overview:

We highly encourage a recent graduate to apply.

We are growing rapidly and looking for a high energy business-focused and detail-oriented accountant to take charge of our general ledger, transaction processing, and monthly closing process. Currently, annual revenues are in excess of $50 million and rising. The Staff Accountant will possess basic accounting knowledge as well as analytic capabilities and systems aptitude to delve into transactions in detail and ensure US GAAP compliant accounting.

This position will work closely with the CFO and other members of the finance team. A fast-paced environment and team culture is ideal for a candidate wishing to develop and expand within a dynamic, profitable business. This position requires strong collaborative skills to partner across the organization and will be closely involved in the integration of recent acquisitions and preparations for annual audit.

The Staff Accountant will be expected to provide tactical financial support and to be able to work independently to post financial entries and to analyze and document costs. This position will have a key role in the monthly reporting process as well as in the preparation of documentation for the annual audit.

This position is one of high visibility within the organization and a successful candidate would be poised for promotion and ongoing career growth.

Key Job Responsibilities:

· Maintain the company’s books in compliance with US GAAP and consistently with our bank covenants. Ensure that all transactions are booked in a timely and accurate manner. This includes, but is not limited to:

o Cash transactions and bank reconciliations.

o Accounts receivable and payables.

o Credit card transactions and controls.

o Payroll (allocations of wages and benefits).

o Intercompany transactions and consolidation entries.

o Fixed Asset purchases and depreciation schedules.

o Inventory and purchasing transactions.

· Help drive the monthly closing process, ensuring a timely (currently five-days, but targeting four) closing and internal reporting of financial results for the four legal entities in the consolidated financial results.

· Develop expertise in the functions and features of the Infor Visual ERP system to ensure that the company is using the system correctly and efficiently and help drive consistent use across the organization and deeper use of portions of the system we are not using effectively.

· Ensure proper documentation is provided to external auditors in a thorough and timely manner and that the internal financial results require no significant adjustments during the audit process.

· Perform basic bookkeeping / accounting functions for other related entities.

· The goal is to turn into that helps to guide .

Job Competencies:

Bias for Action – Has the ability to function at a broad-based, fast-paced high energy environment at a strategic level while driving detailed tactical execution. Qualified candidates will need to be agile and have the desire to drive improvement throughout the organization.

Oral and Written Communication – Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), has good listening skills, keeps others adequately informed, selects, and uses appropriate communication methods. Has the ability to build persuasive arguments in support of a position.

Problem Solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions and makes appropriate recommendations. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.

Business Acumen – Understand business implications of decisions. Conducts cost-benefit analysis. Displays orientation to profitability. Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition. Aligns work with strategic goals.

Systems Experience – Has experience working with the operational and financial aspects of ERP systems to gather and analyze information and the analytic experience to convert data into information.

Planning & Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree (Accounting) required.

· One to two years’ experience in accounting role in a manufacturing (preferred) or industrial setting.

· Excellent organizational and communication skills; both verbal and written. This position will work across the organization.

· Outstanding skills in accounting systems and comprehensive ERP systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

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Quarterly bonus

Application Question(s):

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person