Staff Accountant

 

Position Title: Staff Accountant 
Reports To: Finance Director
Location: Cincinnati, OH

Luxfer Magtech specializes in developing, manufacturing, and supplying a broad range of products that safeguard and protect, ranging from flameless ration heaters that give our U.S. Military a hot meal; innovative chemical response kits designed to detect and decontaminate chemical warfare agents; to nutritious hot food and beverage options for militaries and first responders.

Position Summary Supports the Finance Department by performing accounts payable, general ledger, account reconciliation, and related accounting activities. This position requires accuracy, organization, confidentiality, and the ability to meet deadlines while working independently and as part of a team. Reports to the Director of Finance. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Process outgoing and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures  

• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data  

• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted  

• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements  

• Understand expense accounts and cost centers  

• Maintains the general ledger 

• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books 

• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections 

• Manage prepaid expenses and accruals 

• information and documents to perform annual audit  

• Performs other related duties as assigned 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 

• Associate degree in Accounting or related field required 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred 

• 0-3 years’ experience  

• Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be able to work independently and as part of team 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, especially Excel).  

• Team player and can collaborate with other teams in the organization 

• Must be able to maintain the integrity of confidential information 

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management 

• Experience in Epicor Preferred not required 

We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening, physical and background checks are required prior to starting.

This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S., and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

Luxfer Magtech is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.