Lean Manufacturing Specialist jobs in Portsmouth, NH

About the Position
We are seeking to fill a full-time role to manage the accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities for our US operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background as a full-charge bookkeeper, have extensive experience working with QuickBooks and be willing to work both independently and collaboratively with our overseas counterparts.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Retirement Benefits (401k plan, Profit Sharing and Defined Benefit Pension)
• Health & Wellness Benefits including
  • Health, Dental and Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the company.
  • Elective Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account for both medical and dependent care
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Holidays

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable of the assigned business unit(s).
• Monitor the financial records, and cash flow of the assigned business unit(s) / produce required cash flow and budget forecasts.
• Bank Account Reconciliation of the assigned business unit(s).
• Analyze costs and trends for the assigned business unit(s).
• Collaborate with overseas accounting team for month end reporting to ensure accuracy and timely completion of reports.
• Collaborate with Payroll to fund payroll account, and initiate salary and expense payments to foreign nationals.
• Inter-organizational Accounts Receivable and transaction reconciliation process.
• Oversee Expense Reimbursements for employees in the assigned business unit(s).
• Consults with supervisor on fiscal administration and budget procedures.
• Reconciles department reports for assigned business unit(s).
• Creates and shares external accounting reports with financial institutes, insurance companies, or government agencies as needed.
• Prepares periodic financial statements and reports for internal use.
• Collaborate with Company Accountant to facilitate year-end tax filings, reviews, and audits as necessary.
• Issue 1099 NEC & 1099 MISC.
• Maintain general ledger.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting software program(s).
• Knowledge of analyzing and reporting on financial data.
• Knowledge of tax filing systems and processes
• Knowledge of office practices and clerical/accounting procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, self-directing projects and responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to efficiently operate computers and computer systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software; significant experience with Excel required.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Accounting preferred, CPA certification a plus
• Five or more years as a full charge bookkeeper
• Two or more years of experience in QuickBooks

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May need to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds at a time.