Staff Accountant

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49464, Zeeland, MI, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Aerospace
The Role
Perform month-end close tasks including preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling bank and GL accounts, maintaining fixed asset and depreciation schedules, managing Avalara sales/use tax filings and reconciliations, supporting audits, overseeing intercompany reconciliations, and providing backup for AR/AP/payroll. Generate financial statements, analyses, and ad hoc reports; handle internal/external inquiries and look for process improvements.
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JOB SUMMARY: Create, enter, and post journal entries to the general ledger, reconcile bank statements, analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy, print and review financial statements for company and other related reports/spreadsheets.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordination of monthly close.

2. Create, enter, and post journal entries to the general ledger.

3. Prepare General Ledger account analysis, work papers and reconciliations monthly.

4. Responsible for maintaining schedules and support documentation for financial statements.

5. Print and review financial statements and reports for company and distribute.

6. Maintain Avalara sales and use tax system, including but not limited to; update required states to file in, ensure returns are filed timely and accurately, supervise monthly sales reconciliation, reconcile accrued sales tax account, and be a resource for AR and Customer Service on sales tax questions.

7. Maintain depreciation and fixed asset schedules on a monthly basis.

8. Analyze specific accounts as needed or requested by management.

9. Oversee intercompany transactions reconciliation.

10. Complete ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed.

11. Assist in audits as needed; sales tax, 401k plan, annual compilation etc....

12. Complete US Government census and survey questionnaires.

13. Backup to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll as needed.

14. Handle internal and external questions in a prompt, professional manner.

15. Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.

16. Continually look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.

17. Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Benefits

GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Work Experience: Three to five years progressively more responsible experience.

General Educational Development: A professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to that ordinarily acquired by completing a four-year baccalaureate program.

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). 

Plascore Benefits:

Bonus Programs

  • $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
  • Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics

Health Benefits

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
    • Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage. 
  • New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
  • Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services

Paid Time Off

  • Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
  • 8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
  • Paid Holidays 
  • Parental Leave

401(K) & Roth 401(K)

  • 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.

Educational Support

  • Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
  • Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
  • Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development 

Childcare

  • Flex Spending Account for childcare
  • Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)

Company Events

  • Annual company picnic
  • Annual golf outing
  • Annual holiday party

Other Perks

  • White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
  • Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
  • Clean work environment
  • Smooth pace of work
  • Family owned and operated.
  • Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
  • Bi-Weekly Pay

    Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Plascore to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.  The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.  If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].  


    Plascore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic. 

    Skills Required

    • Three to five years progressively responsible accounting experience
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent four-year baccalaureate level of knowledge
    • Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR
    • Experience creating, entering, and posting journal entries and performing general ledger reconciliations
    • Experience reconciling bank statements and maintaining schedules and support documentation for financial statements
    • Experience maintaining Avalara sales and use tax system and supervising monthly sales tax reconciliation
    • Experience maintaining depreciation and fixed asset schedules
    • Experience with intercompany transaction reconciliations and audit support (sales tax, 401k, annual compilation)
    • Ability to provide backup for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll
    • Professional communication skills; handle internal and external questions promptly and professionally
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    The Company
    HQ: Zeeland, MI
    147 Employees
    Year Founded: 1977

    What We Do

    Plascore manufactures an extensive family of honeycomb core and composite board made from a variety of metal and plastic materials to fit virtually any application, from aerospace to commercial. We also manufacture cleanroom wall and ceiling systems for ultraclean electronic and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The employees of Plascore are dedicated to bringing customers the best combination of quality products, on-time delivery and competitive price. Plascore regional salespeople and in-house service representatives help manage your project from inception through execution. We specialize in helping customers find innovative ways to improve products, uncover new applications and reduce costs. Plascore, Inc. is AS/EN/JISQ9100 and ISO-9001 registered, and employs Lean Manufacturing principles throughout design, manufacturing and administration, to reduce lead time while assuring optimum quality and on-time delivery. In addition to our proprietary honeycomb manufacturing process, our value-added capabilities include adhesive development, CNC machining, powder coating, welding, thermoset and thermoplastic laminating and assembly. This extensive capability allows us to maintain rigid quality standards, control project scheduling and deliver superior products in the manner best suited to the client's specific needs. Plascore is a global organization, with headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Zeeland, Michigan; manufacturing in Waldlaubersheim, Germany; and sales offices throughout the world.

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