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    Staff Accountant - Jersey City, United States - Sims Metal

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    About Sims

    Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As responsible corporate citizens, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as ever in our long history.

    Job Overview

    The Staff Accountant ensures efficient and accurate execution of all general accounting functions. It is the Staff Accountant's responsibility to ensure timely and accurate monthly financial closings while assisting the Financial Accounting Manager in assuring compliance with internal controls and procedures throughout the company; safeguard the company's assets and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

    • Prepares monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
    • Research and reconcile all bank related discrepancies including reviewing bank statements, maintaining checking and operating accounts. Bank Liaison.Monitor positive pay exceptions.
    • Review Concur expense reports are within policy
    • Assist with the semi-annual and Annual Audits from External Auditors' as well as assisting the Internal Audit Team.
    • Review and analyze the outstanding check list for outdated and stale checks.
    • Follow-up with clearing them by contacting the vendor, supplier and or individual for accuracy.
    • Process check inquiries and wire payments
    • Contribute to department and organization's special projects as assigned
    • Assist with Scale/ATM cash orders and ATM setups.
    • Reviews and controls accounts and records to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with all pertinent procedures and regulations.
    • Performs additional duties as assigned
    • Ensures the integrity of accounting information of the Company by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.
    • Keeps records of all financial transactions, they are often the first to spot errors or identify areas where efficiency and spending can be improved.

    Skills

    • Strong analytical and accounting skills.
    • Advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and similar programs.
    • SAI Accounting software but not mandatory.
    • Strong General Ledger knowledge, knowledge of monthly closing processes and account reconciliation
    • Microsoft Dynamics/AX but not mandatory.
    • SAP software but not mandatory
    • Blackline software but not mandatory
    • Hyperion but not mandatory.
    • Frequently use personal judgement and discretion
    • Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.
    • Effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.

    Education and Experience

    • Bachelor's degree preferred
    • 2-3 years in the Accounting Department.

    Find Out More...Please visit for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.

    SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ABOUT RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.


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