Description
Q-Lab Corporation is currently seeking an Entry Level Staff Accountant. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for assisting in the monthly close process, including preparation of journal entries, monitoring and reconciling balance sheet accounts, and maintaining a fixed asset system across multiple entities in multiple countries, among other duties.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the monthly close process, including preparation of journal entries
- Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts
- Learn and assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
- Involved in the analysis of financial information
- Assist with sales and property tax compliance, including preparation of returns
- Provide management with weekly and monthly KPI reports
- Assist in annual planning process
- Maintain fixed asset system across multiple entities in multiple countries
- Assist in inventory cost management and G/L reconciliation to internal inventory system
- Ad hoc reporting as needed
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 1-3 years of experience preferred
- Analytical and detail-oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Desired Skills:
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment or accredited lab
- Public Accounting experience a plus
Who We Are:
Q-Lab Corporation is a global leader in providing material durability testing products. Since 1956, we have designed and manufactured laboratory test products such as weathering testers, light stability testers and corrosion testers. We also perform weathering and corrosion testing services, including both laboratory and natural exposure tests. We maintain a global presence with testing facilities located in the US and sales and distribution facilities located in England, Germany and China. Our world-class corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Westlake, Ohio.
We Offer:
- Beautiful corporate headquarters conveniently located off I-90 in Westlake, Ohio.
- A Northeast Ohio Top Workplace environment – 12 years running!
- A proven track record of success.
- Excellent compensation package including profitability bonus and company-funded retirement plan.
- Comprehensive benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Disability and Life.
- Generous Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
- Fun, friendly working atmosphere!
Q-Lab does not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please view our policy here.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 1-3 years of accounting experience
- Analytical and detail-oriented
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment or accredited laboratory
- Public accounting experience
What We Do
Q-Lab Corporation develops and manufactures material-durability testing products and provides testing services worldwide. Its portfolio includes standardized test substrates and equipment for accelerated weathering, lightfastness, and corrosion testing, including UV, xenon-arc, and cyclic-corrosion chambers. Q-Lab also operates laboratory and outdoor-exposure facilities that help manufacturers evaluate how products withstand sunlight, heat, moisture, and corrosive environmental conditions over time.
