Staff Accountant
Viscom

Katharina Griffin
Director German Desk
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Posted 4 weeks ago
On behalf of our client, a manufacturer of high-tech quality inspection systems for the electronics industry, we are searching a qualified Staff Accountant.
Under the direction of the CFO, the Staff Accountant will be given the opportunity to perform all day-to-day accounting activities and correspond with other departments in order to ensure proper accounting, while performing various accounting and HR functions simultaneously. Our client is looking for a hands-on candidate with a solid accounting background who is able to work in a small company environment.
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Full responsibility for the general ledger and timely month/year-end closing.
- Monthly reconciliation with German Headquarters.
- Perform IFRS and US GAAP quarterly and year end reporting.
- Implement and maintain general accounting systems and procedures (including but not limited to A/P, A/R, etc.) in accordance with GAAP, federal and state legal requirements.
- Review, approve and post journal entries.
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Prepare and manage external audits, including preparation of required schedules.
- Responsible for bank account management.
- Handle and file Sales and Use tax return.
- Perform ERP system data entry.
- Other duties as assigned.
Candidate profile
- Degree in finance / accounting or similar
- 3-5 years of relevant working experience
- Experience in QuickBooks 2012 (or newer)
- Good understanding of GAAP
- Knowledge of IFRS preferred
- MS Office skills, must be proficient in Excel
- German language skills would be a plus