General Accounting Analyst 1

THE COMPANY:

For over 50 years, Steelastic, based in Cuyahoga Falls, Northeast Ohio, is a leading manufacturer and innovator of specialist capital equipment to service the needs of the global tire industry.  We have over 900 systems operating in more than 55 countries around the world.  Our customers include all the multinational tire companies, and most of the top independent tire companies in the world.  We pride ourselves on being customer focused, market driven with a culture that encourages creative thinking & innovation.  Our team is empowered to be responsible & proactive in their everyday activities, striving to achieving excellence in all aspects.  We never compromise on our EHS responsibilities.  Great Culture & Opportunity!

THE PARENT COMPANY:

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at

The Position (Summary):

The General Accounting Analyst 1 will coordinate all activities related to the monthly Financial Statement Close Process, including establishing the schedule, and monitoring adherence to all required tasks. In addition, preparation of certain key monthly reports and information for Month Management Business reviews will be a key task. This individual is also responsible for the account reconciliation process, and on a quarterly basis prepare reports for Parent Company submission.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the financial statement close process, including:
  • Preparation and submission of general journal entries
  • Maintenance of the journal entry log
  • Preliminary financial statement review
  • Preparation of Management Business Review (MBR) data on selected items
• Prepare and manage the account reconciliation process to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepare a variety of month-end management reports
• Support quarterly and year-end corporate reporting, including:
  • Key balance sheet flux analysis (Quarterly)
  • Tax data submissions (Annual)
  • Sales Tax Return data preparation (Quarterly)
  • Other items upon request
• Serve as primary back-up for Cash Application and Customer Account follow up activities
• Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards as requested
• Perform other special analyses as requested

Key Requirements:

• Proficient knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong data collection and analysis skills
• Strong organization skills
• Accurately follow instructions
• Team player
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Receptive to feedback

Experience and Education:

• Experience: 3-5 years’ experience with strong cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration combined with relevant job specific experience
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication

Technology:

• ERP/MRP (Microsoft D365) and Business Intelligence (Power BI) desired
• Position will require daily utilization of Microsoft Teams, D365, and Microsoft Office Suite

Travel Requirements:

None

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment & Culture:

The work environment (physical requirements) is described below, and the company culture is dedicated to fostering a very strong environmental health and safety program.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed both in the office and manufacturing area. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to walk, stand, reach, and sit for up to 8 hours a day.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.