Staff Accountant

We protect the world’s most critical connections by creating stronger and more reliable networks. The company’s precision-engineered solutions are trusted by energy and communications providers worldwide to perform better and last longer. With locations in over 20 countries, we work as a united global corporation, delivering high-quality products and unparalleled service to customers around the world.

Amazing Benefits
Global Organization
401(k)
Roth IRA
College Scholarship Program
Student Loan Debt Program

The Staff Accountant will provide general accounting duties including general ledger, fixed asset and treasury accounting as well as assistance with the sales and use and other indirect tax filings. This role will also assist on special projects as needed including IT system upgrades and implementations.

Essential Functions:

General ledger accounting for Corporate Accounting Ledger inclusive of:
Daily account activity review and general ledger posting
Assistance with CIP and fixed assets including depreciation, acquisitions, disposals, transfers and reconciliations
Preparation of monthly Intercompany AP/AR entries, including voucher loads, distribution and coding of invoices, and resolving differences
Assist in the preparation of PLP’s Inspection Services segment sales/cost of sales entries along with reviews and reconciliation preparation
Maintenance and preparation of monthly checklist in Microsoft Planner
Assistance with Lease accounting for US and Subsidiaries including maintenance of lease software and database
Performing account reconciliations and ensuring reconciliations are completed timely department-wide
Liaise with plant management to obtain additional financial information and analysis
Assist with general ledger integration with new acquisitions
Drive improvements in processes, procedures and internal controls which ensure a highly accurate, efficient, and robust reporting function
Provide assistance to the Tax Manager for tracking, maintenance, filings and reconciliation of various state and local, sales and use and other indirect tax matters
Sales/Use Tax Returns
Prepare, submit, approve returns
Prepare general ledger account reconciliations
Work with third party to ensure information provided is complete and accurate and filings are completed on time and based on required frequency
Coordinate the preparation of IRS 1099 Forms, including reviewing vendors for updates
Assist with any tax audit requests
Provide assistance to the Assistant Treasurer, including but not limited to:
Obtaining all bank statements during the monthly financial statement close process
Secondary assistance for:
Sending ACH and positive pay files
Setting up and executing wire payments
Request for check copies and check status
Following up on voids
Provide assistance to accounts payable supervisor to ensure all accounts are paid timely and invoices are matched to purchase orders
Assistance with system upgrades and implementation including process testing and improvements
Special projects and ad-hoc inquires and analysis as necessary
Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; BS Accounting or finance
CPA a plus, but not required
1 – 4 years of experience in general accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Proficient in Microsoft office, specifically Excel (ability to run Vlookups, pivot tables, etc.)
Limited travel (less than 10%) domestic to PLP Plants
Very proficient in financial ERP applications
Previous general ledger posting, and financial software experience preferred