Accountant

About our Company:

The Raymond Corporation is a division of the Toyota Industries Corporation. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, innovation, and growth. Our Associates are the foundation of our continued success. If you’re innovative and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

About the Position:

Our Operations Finance Team in Greene, NY is looking for a professional, motivated, team-oriented individual to join our team as an Accountant with 0 – 2 years’ experience.  This position is an entry level position with opportunities for growth and career advancement.  On-site training and development will be provided.

In this position, you will play an integral role in the success of the Operations Finance Department, while identifying opportunities to improve processes.  As part of this role, you will provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data, preparing standard and non-standard journal entries for income and balance sheet statements, and compiling various reports.  This role also includes analyzing inventory transactions and costing variances.   You will work collaboratively with multiple functional areas to solve problems and achieve organizational goals. 

Job Responsibilities:

1. In conjunction with other members of the Operations and Corporate Finance teams, aid in completion of month-end closing activities, including:
• Preparation of standard and non-standard journal entries with appropriate supporting material
• Research of unusual entries or general ledger balances
• Preparation of various reports and commentary to be distributed to management within deadlines
2. Reconcile inventory balances daily and research any discrepancies and/or unusual transactions while working with the Audit team to resolve inventory discrepancies.
3. Analyze and research costing variances including Material Usage, Purchase Price, and Material Yield.
4. Collaborate with multiple functional areas to solve problems and create efficiencies within the organization.
5. Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.  Maintain and improve standard work instructions for processes and reports.
6. Maintain internal controls and data integrity following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial activities related to Inventories and other Accounting functions.
7. Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and provide various reports for the Controller and Corporate Finance.
8. Support the Operations Finance team in other functions as required.

About you:

• 0 – 2 years of experience in Accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in business and accounting required.
• Broad working knowledge of various accounting standards and guidelines preferred which may include Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (US GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOx), International Accounting Standards (IAS), and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

It would be great if you had:

• Strong Excel skills
• Familiarity with a manufacturing environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
• A bias for action with the ability to execute plans and meet deadlines are essential to this role
• A high level of accuracy with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Flexibility, adaptability, and dependability

About the total compensation package:
Salary - Salaries ranging from $50800 - $65200 / year
Relocation -  This position may qualify for relocation.
Benefits - We recognize the value of a comprehensive benefits program for our employees and work tirelessly to make sure our package meets the needs of our employees and their families. Eligible employees can elect and participate in a variety of benefits including:

• Medical and Rx Plan options
• Dental and Vision Plan options
• 10 paid vacation days
• Vacation on day 1
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Indemnity Insurance
• ID Theft Protection
• Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Profit Sharing Plan based on annual profitability
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, & Volunteer Time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Aid Program