Accountant

Job Overview

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, pumps and water systems, natural gas valves and meter bars. The fifth generational company is privately owned and has a history of providing quality products since its founding in 1856.

SUMMARY

Provide financial analysis support that is required throughout A.Y. McDonald Industries. Analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. Lead tax compliance and assist with external financial statement audit. Lead accounts payable function. Assist with accounting related and general ledger projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.  Review all other monthly reconciliations prepared by Finance Dept coworkers
• Assist in preparation of monthly management reporting and accompanying schedules, worksheets, and narratives, including variance reports.  Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances.
• Work with tax professionals to develop strategy, respond to document requests, and ensure timely compliance. 

• Lead accounts payable function by acting as first line on escalations, delegating workload, processing evaluations, and some individual contributor work including account reconciliations and assisting with volume spikes.

• Adhere to compliance requirements for applicable regulations, internal controls, and corporate policies and procedures; Coordinate, resolve, and ensure financial compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Support tactical and strategic development initiatives for management reporting, data warehousing and profitability reporting.
• Lead department and organization special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university and two to four years of progressively responsible experience in accounting industry or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  LANGUAGE SKILLS

  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, suppliers, consultants, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

  MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, fractions, ratios, proportions, and percentages and apply these concepts to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

  REASONING ABILITY

  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and/or telephone keypad. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

         WORK ENVIRONMENT

         The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing           the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to                   perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Website: www.aymcdonald.com

E-Mail: hr@aymcdonald.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Background Check and Drug Screen (non-THC) required.