Accountant (Mandarin Speaking)

Accountant

Summary:

As a Accountant, you will be responsible for handling various accounting and administrative functions for our Ohio manufacturing facilities in Perrysburg, Ohio and Bowling Green, Ohio in addition to supporting the other Vital sites as necessary. Duties will include Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), journal entries, assisting with inventory tracking and audits, bank and credit card reconciliations, and other related general accounting duties. You will also be responsible for light administrative duties such as maintaining office supplies, receiving packages, running errands, welcoming guests, etc. You will report to the senior accountant (in Bowling Green) and parent company controller (in Illinois). You will also work closely with the management, operations, and R&D teams located at our facilities in Bowling Green and Perrysburg, Ohio to provide accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Process invoices and payments for AR and AP
• Record financial transactions in the general ledger
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card statements
• Assist with month-end close and produce financial reports
• Assist with set up, tracking, and audits of inventory
• Assist with tax filings and audits (as needed)
• Perform other relevant accounting duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business field
• 3+ years of experience in accounting or related field
• Logical thinker with problem solving skills and an aptitude for systems/technology
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Understanding of general ledger and accounts payable system functions
• Understanding of cost accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with QuickBooks and SAP preferred (willing to train the right individual)
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be able to work with all resource levels within the company
• Must be able to learn in a fast-paced environment and pivot as needed

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Prior experience in inventory control and set up
• Expert MS Excel skills (vlookup, xlookup, power queries, pivot tables/ charts, IF statements, etc.)
• Ability to read or speak Mandarin