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Fma Communications, Inc.
Location: Elgin, IL 60123 Document ID: AB161-5NJWAd Number: 1403064 Published on: 2017-04-2504/25/2017 Job Type: Regular
Job Schedule:Full-time
Published in: Shaw Media
Minimum Education: Not Specified2017-05-25
Staff Accountant
As seen in Shaw MediaFMA is seeking a Staff Accountant who will support the accounting functions of the organization & assist the Accounting Manager.
Duties
- Assist in preparation of month-end journal entries.
- Maintain supporting files in Excel for balance sheet accounts & reconcile activity.
- Serve as accounting review for online expense reporting system.
- Initiate monthly & quarterly invoices to company business partners. Ensure timely filing of state sales & use tax returns for U.S. activities & GST/HST tax returns for Canadian activities.
- Perform certain A/R activities & act as back-up for remaining activities.
- Act as back-up for A/P activities & reconcile A/P.
- Process Canadian payroll.
- Annually report 1099 & T4A (Canadian) information to applicable government bodies.
- Reconcile credit card payable & troubleshoot discrepancies.
- Initiate quarterly payments of Royalties based on book sales.
Education / Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education & experience in accounting processes.
- Understanding of currency conversion from U.S. dollars to Canadian dollars.
- Ability to understand intercompany transactions "Due to" / "Due from".
- Proficiency with Excel.
- Excellent organizational & communication skills.
Benefits
FMA offers a competitive wage & benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance; flex-spending plan; 401(k) plan; 529 plan; generous paid holidays, vacation, & sick time. We also offer flexible work schedules, partial remote work opportunities, company-wide incentive plan, paid professional development & memberships, tuition reimbursement, & fitness reimbursement.
About Us
FMA is a charitable foundation, educational association & tradeshow producer located in Elgin, IL. FMA advocates for the growth & sustainability of North America's metal processing, forming, & fabricating industries via our publications, including The FABRICATOR, as well as through our manufacturing summer camps & scholarships offered through our foundation, Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs. Founded in 1970, FMA brings metal fabricators & equipment manufacturers together through educational programs, technology councils, networking events, & our tradeshow FABTECH.
FMA
We encourage you to visit our websites: thefabricator.com; fmanet.org; fabtechexpo.com; nutsandboltsfoundation.org; canadianmetalworking.com.
When applying, please include a cover letter with your salary requirements & send with resume to: hr@fmanet.org.