Staff Accountant

POSITION TITLE: Staff Accountant
STATUS: EXEMPT-SALARY
REPORTS TO: Finance Director LOCATION: CINCINNATI, OH

Luxfer Magtech specializes in developing, manufacturing, and supplying a broad range of products that safeguard and protect, from infrared countermeasure flares that protect pilots from incoming missiles and chemical response kits designed to help safeguard life in chemical warfare attacks, to nutritious food and beverage options for militaries and first responders.

We invite you to learn more about us at and read on for a further description of the role.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are seeking a self-motivated and process-oriented individual who can meet deadlines and work in a team environment. This role will support the Finance Department at our Cincinnati, OH location, reporting to the Director of Finance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Process outgoing and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
• Understand expense accounts and cost centers
• Maintains the general ledger
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections
• Performs monthly SOX controls.
• information and documents to perform annual audit
• Performs other related duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Associate degree in Accounting or related field required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 0-3 years’ experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be able to work independently and as part of team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, especially Excel).
• Team player and can collaborate with other teams in the organization
• Must be able to maintain the integrity of confidential information
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management
• Experience in SAP Preferred not required

We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening, physical and background checks are required prior to starting.

Luxfer Magtech is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S., and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.