Staff Accountant Job at Wego Chemical Group Inc.

Wego Chemical Group Inc. Great Neck, NY 11021

Wego Chemical Group is an international importer, supplier, and distributor of chemicals and raw materials. We are an established player in the international commercial chemical markets, providing companies in the developed world with supply chain solutions emanating from around the world, primarily the Far East. Our team has been operating for over 44 years, with offices in four continents and consistent business in over 25 countries. We are 160+ strong around the world, with 9 global offices in 6 countries.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant works under the direction of the Controller. He / she understands the principles of financial accounting and is responsible for analyzing expenditures, managing accounting processes, creating reports, and advising the management team on improving efficiency and reducing financial waste. The Staff Accountant oversees and analyzes Wego’s revenue and cost expenditures; likewise prepares and maintains financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. This is a contributing position which provides excellent hands-on experience with Oracle.

Responsibilities

· Prepare daily general ledger activities to ensure the expediency and accuracy of Wego’s financial reporting.

· Reconcile bank accounts, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks.

· Month-end close support including preparation of monthly journal entries, expense accruals, account analysis, and account reconciliations.

· Reconcile and analyze multiple general ledger accounts while providing appropriate supporting data and documentation.

· Manage indirect tax compliance for US, Canada, and several European jurisdictions including analysis, preparation, and filing of returns.

· Perform general cost accounting and compare budgets with actual expenses. Forecast, analyze and reconcile costs of processes, labor, and inventory.

· Suggest cost-reduction and/or profit improvement solutions.

· Ensure that the organization is compliant with financial regulations and cost efficient.

Key Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline; CPA preferred.

· 7+ years of related work experience required; 3+ years in manufacturing/distribution business

· Auditing practices and public accounting experience a plus.

· Demonstrated problem solving skills, industrious mindset, with ability to drive results, collaborate, manage complexity, and possess effective interpersonal skills.

· Oracle or other Enterprise systems experience required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Physical setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Sales/VAT tax reporting: 3 years (Preferred)
  • accounting: 7 years (Preferred)
  • manufacturer/distributor company: 2 years (Preferred)
  • multi-entity company and multi-national/currency: 2 years (Preferred)
  • SAP/Oracle or Tier 1 ERP: 3 years (Preferred)
  • GL, reconciliations, audit, month-end close, accruals: 7 years (Preferred)
  • Cost accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
  • managing payroll: 3 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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