Access Control, Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Extrusion, Fiber Optics, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Material Science, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SharePoint, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Oracle ERP, Polymers, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Time Management, Writing Skills
The role is responsible for managing key components of the monthly close process, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting audit and consolidation activities. This position partners closely with cross-functional teams and supports both operational and strategic finance initiatives in a multi-entity environment.
Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world's leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high.
Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives.
Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages.
At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in "Turning polymers into possibilities." Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none.
Our employees and our customers are at the center of everything we do. Those relationships have been built on a foundation that is supported by our Mission and Vision:
Our Mission: Provide Solutions - Enable Innovation - Enhance Lives
Our Vision: Working Together - Doing It Better
Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we're constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?
Content
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong ERP system experience; Oracle ERP and/or OneStream experience preferred.
- Advanced computer skills with strong Excel proficiency.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in a global, multi-entity, and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
- Manage the preparation of monthly journal entries and assigned balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations.
- Run, maintain, and enhance monthly reports used to reconcile and analyze general ledger balances.
- Ensure compliance with standard accounting policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.
- Coordinate and prepare documentation for external audits, ensuring all schedules, reports, and support are complete and delivered on time.
- Maintain and manage the chart of accounts.
- Ensure timely completion of bank reconciliations.
- Record and reconcile intercompany transactions.
- Serve as a liaison between Finance/Accounting and other departments, providing financial data and analysis to support cross-functional initiatives.
- Act as SharePoint administrator: Oversee user access control, permissions management, sharing protocols; and maintain central repository of accounting files.
- Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Manage the preparation of monthly journal entries and assigned balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations.
- Run, maintain, and enhance monthly reports used to reconcile and analyze general ledger balances.
- Ensure compliance with standard accounting policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.
- Coordinate and prepare documentation for external audits, ensuring all schedules, reports, and support are complete and delivered on time.
- Maintain and manage the chart of accounts.
- Ensure timely completion of bank reconciliations.
- Record and reconcile intercompany transactions.
- Serve as a liaison between Finance/Accounting and other departments, providing financial data and analysis to support cross-functional initiatives.
- Act as SharePoint administrator: Oversee user access control, permissions management, sharing protocols; and maintain central repository of accounting files.
- Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.