Staff Accountant

At MMT, our objective is to develop excellence in automation, machine design, material handling, and custom tooling. Each position contributes to the success of the company through accountability, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset. The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting in preparing and recording journal entries, performing financial analysis, and participating in third party audits.

JOB DUTIES

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs daily accounting reconciliation and resolves discrepancies, ensuring all internal and external transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system.
• Reconciles bank statements, and credit card statements
• Works in cooperation with Controller to perform month end accounting close in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable when needed
• Assists in the year end audit process and other accounting projects as deemed necessary.
• Performs all other duties as needed to assist the company in attaining its objectives

The Core Competencies needed to be successful in this role include the following:

Teamwork/Collaboration - Interacts with people effectively, displaying an ability and willingness to share and receive information. This position cooperates within the group and across groups, supporting group decisions and putting group goals ahead of individual goals.

Problem Solving - Analyzes problems by gathering and organizing all relevant information, identifying cause and effect relationships, and coming up with appropriate solutions.

Initiative - Takes action to influence events by doing more than is required. The Senior Staff Accountant generates ideas for improvement, takes advantage of opportunities, and suggests innovations.

Perseverance - Has the ability to complete tasks ahead of schedule while assisting others on techniques to improve their performance. Always willing to go the extra mile to complete projects on schedule and doesn't give up on tasks until completed in a quality manner, displaying excellence in work product.

Rigor/Self Discipline - clearly and effectively communicates the steps in a process and the importance of following that process. Clearly understands the rationale for why processes must follow certain steps and can identify multiple projects and prioritize them in order to meet required deadlines. Can take existing project information and align others effectively within the department to achieve desired results

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Our Values

Do the Right Thing

Put People First

Be Honest

Innovate

Move with Speed & Purpose

Continuously Evaluate

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Company-wide Responsibilities

1. Promotes company policies and advocates for MMT
2. Maintains regular, predictable, and consistent attendance
3. Displays professional and responsive behaviors, demonstrating a CAN DO attitude and intention to WORK WITH A PURPOSE
4. Provides and receives positive feedback and/or constructive criticism
5. Maintains good communication with co-workers
6. Serves as a resource for co-workers
7. Cross-trains, learns how role interacts with other departments
8. Works with managers and management to solve problems, providing suggestions as needed
9. Maintains clean and organized work area, taking ownership of surroundings
10. Maintains appropriate confidentiality of information
11. Assures that equipment is in good working condition and maintained in proper working order

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is:

• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, balance, or bend
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than up to 25 pounds
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts

SKILLS

• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to gain the respect and confidence of other team members.
• Have a high level of energy, positive attitude, and possess a selfless attitude for the benefit of R&D.
• Must possess a broad outlook about MMT and the profession.
• Must contribute to MMT and the profession in a meaningful, substantive way.
• Analytical thinking and systematic approach to problem solving
• Able to function in a dynamic, fast paced, environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• An Associate’s Degree in Accounting with coursework in Accounting/Finance PREFERRED.
• 2+ years of experience in General Ledger accounting
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office
• Advanced excel skills including pivot tables and vlookups.
• Strong financial skills with a basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• A professional appearance and customer service oriented
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will require the ability to work under pressing conditions in a professional and responsive manner. Must have a CAN DO attitude to drive projects through to completion, displaying the ability to WORK WITH A PURPOSE and obtain results through an influential demeanor.