Staff Accountant

EXEMPT : Yes

DEPARTMENT : Finance

LOCATION : Geneva, IL

REPORTS TO : Corporate Controller

PREPARED BY : Corporate Controller

APPROVED BY : CFO

Scope / Summary Statement : Miner Enterprises, Inc. is seeking to hire a Staff Accountant to join the Finance team, located in Geneva, IL. This role is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the accounting function by assisting with the month-end close process, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payments in accordance with company policies and procedures, and performing other general functions to support the Finance Department and other departments within the Miner Enterprises group of companies.

Job Function Statements :

• Process vendor and employee invoices and payments for Corporate and WH Miner division, ensuring proper coding, approval, and timely entry into the ERP system.
• Perform a three-way match for accuracy before processing vendor invoices.
• Collaborate with purchasing, receiving, and operations teams to resolve invoice or payment issues.
• Ensure compliance with state and local sales / use tax requirements, where applicable.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports and resolve discrepancies timely.
• Identify and recommend improvements to streamline AP processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Process daily cash receipts, including checks, ACH, wires and credit card payments, for all companies.
• Prepare monthly cash reconciliation report and resolve discrepancies in a timely fashion.
• Prepare and pay sales tax returns for Illinois, Texas, Florida, Canada, and other jurisdictions.
• Review and code Purchase Card activity including receipts review and payment processing.
• Account for and control the capital expenditure process, including :

a. Use Sage software to calculate depreciation for both book and tax purposes

LEAD RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT : Work with key management leaders to be efficient and effective with their production flow and procedures.

COMPUTER SYSTEMS & PROGRAMS : Use of ERP systems (Epicor Kinetic), Excel, Word, Sage.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE : BS in Accounting or business-related field required, with a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role. Previous relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

CLOSING STATEMENTS : The Staff Accountant should possess strong accounting skills, organizational skills, have a high attention to detail, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. This individual shall continue to improve their accounting & business skills in order to evolve with changing rules and regulations of accounting & business, through continuing education programs.