Staff Accountant

At Ecolab, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and professional experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment. As theStaff AccountantforOvivo Electronics USA & Wastech Systemsyour primary duties will be to handle General Accounting tasks, inclusive of Bank Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Process Improvements, etc.

JoiningOvivo USA Electronics Division – Ovivo Electronics USA & Wastech Systemsmeans being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet’s most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future - together.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Prepare and post routine journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, reclasses, and other month-end adjustments.

• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.

• Support the monthly close processes by ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and deadlines are met.

• Review general ledger activity for accuracy, investigate variances, and coordinate corrections with cross-functional partners as needed.

• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash application activities, including invoice review, coding, and customer/vendor account support.

• Prepare bank reconciliations and support cash reporting, ensuring differences are researched and cleared promptly.

• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for journal entries, reconciliations, and audit requests in accordance with company policy.

• Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation, explaining account activity, and supporting control requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency within recurring close activities.

• Partner with finance, operations, purchasing, and other business teams to research accounting questions and support accurate financial reporting.

• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures

Position Details

• The position will be in our Plano, TX location. The position is full-time and non-salaried (hourly).

• The base hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with the potential for extended work hours based on the business needs. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe application programs.  Ability to learn company standard software.
• Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 
• Basic knowledge of accounting rules and regulations.  Ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task and prioritize as required.  Self-starter and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• No immigration sponsorship available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university preferred; however, experience and skills will be considered.

• Experience with Concur, Syteline, or equivalent software

• Ability to apply principles of logic to daily routine practical problems.  Ability to make decisions requiring the use of different variables applied to standard situations.

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Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

Benefits 

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

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