STAFF ACCOUNTANT - Entry Level

*Are you a recent college graduate eager to launch your professional accounting career?* Do you have a passion for numbers, a sharp eye for detail, and are you drawn to debits and credits? Imagine a career where you can apply your skills in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, analyzing data and ensuring financial accuracy.
We have an exciting opportunity for you.
Radius Packaging offers many great benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, vacation and company paid holidays, 401(k), bonus potential, company paid life insurance and disability, FSA health & dependent care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, telemedicine, training and development opportunities, referral bonus program, complimentary hot beverages, member luncheons and celebrations.
At Radius Packaging, our relentless focus on innovation and operational excellence are just some of the reasons our customers enjoy working with us.
Our unique company culture, progressive leadership and dedicated members mean that who we are is just as important as what we do.
For fifty years, we've had fun supplying plastic packaging for diverse consumer and commercial markets.
Our members are known for creating and delivering products that they care about.
So you can expect that we exceed industry standards for quality and durability, and you'll be working with members who go the extra mile to help our customers and our business remain successful.
From containers for food, beverage and personal care products, to household and industrial chemicals, we continue to enhance our product offerings to be a full scope packaging provider.
We are based in New Berlin and have a second facility in Delavan with 250+ members.
We are currently recruiting for a *Staff Accountant *who will report directly to the Accounting Manager.
The Staff Accountant will ensure meaningful and accurate financial recordkeeping to support business controls and decision making.
In support of the Radius quest for innovation, the Staff Accountant will strive to improve their work, our team, and our environment through genuine teamwork, a positive attitude, and open communication, using a safe, practical, hands-on approach.
At Radius we lead with our Values and Guiding Principles - The Radius Way: Champion Positive Change, Act with Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Emphasize Community and Work Together.
*What we need you to accomplish:* * Accurately perform general accounting activities to maintain timely records reflecting actual financial results of the organization.
Regular activities include reviewing and approving A/P transaction, performing journal entries, trial balance, monthly financial statements, and A/P and A/R account analysis.
* Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations, complete fixed asset/depreciation entries, journal entries and analyses to ensure accurate financial records.
Assist in preparation of balance sheet, income and cash flow forecasts.
* Serve as a back-up on key cost accounting functions, including BOM creation and revisions, inventory reconciliations, and cost rolls as needed.
* Support external auditors in preparation of worksheets and analysis and other related data requested as part of the corporations financial audits.
* Develop operational reports for budget reporting and annual budget package for all departments.
* Work with accounting support members on day-to-day work, training on procedures and systems and ensuring accurate record keeping.
* Participate in and support continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization.
Sustain 6S program, supporting team members and reporting repeat variation to leadership.
* Work safely, following all safety policies and proactively participating in the safe work of others and the safety of the overall environment.
* Perform other miscellaneous support work to enable the team to be successful and as requested by administrative leadership.
* Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers, and/or government agencies.
*Qualifications* * Bachelors Degree in Accounting with 1-3 years of experience.
* Seeking candidates interested in growing and moving up in the company.
* Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft office suite of products, particularly Excel and experience utilizing standard corporate accounting software to support GAAP.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in working with numbers.
* ERP system experience preferred- IQMS or Oracle is a plus.
* Demonstrated ability to work well with others, educating non-financial members on basics of accounting and budgeting.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $50,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Experience level: * 1 year Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities Application Question(s): * Are you open to growth within this role and within the organization? Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Work Location: In person