Accounting Clerk II
at SGL Carbon

Date Posted: 10/16/2019

Job Description

Summary of job content:
•Responsible for North American customer and vendor maintenance in SAP.
•Provides full-time support in all insurance matters as assigned by the Insurance Manager.
•Provides part-time general accounting support to Finance department accounting managers and their staffs as assigned. Specific duties can change based upon departmental needs. Sample duties include, but are not limited to the following;
oPreparation of Excel spreadsheets to facilitate general ledger account analysis, the monthly closing process and adhoc reporting as assigned.
oAssistance with accounts payable including resolution of differences between SGL and vendor records and back support for processing of payables.
oAssistance in accounts receivable, tax, general ledger, and reporting areas on a rotating basis as assigned.


Key Accountabilities

•Create, Change, and Analyze SAP Vendor/Customer master for all North America.
•Responsible for calculating and reporting workers compensation premiums to the state of Washington for two legal entities.
•Process all scanning of invoices for electronic data imaging
•Back up support to Accounts Payable/Receivable

•Enter wires / ACH / Check Issue files into Deutsche Bank Website upon approval
•Responsible for coordinating annual insurance information from the plants, complete renewal applications, and file necessary paperwork to the insurance providers for Crime and Fiduciary, Property and Business Interruption, Auto, and Workers Compensation.
•Ensure that ICS requirements are adhered to and all appropriate approvals are obtained.
•Research vendor statements, phone calls and resolve questions and discrepancies while maintaining a professional relationship.
•Analyze on a quarterly basis third party vendor activity and summarize for selected accounts including third party accounts payable and goods receipt/invoice receipt accounts for corporate payables.
•Prepare and code all workers compensation insurance invoices to be entered
•Research and clear aged GRIR open items for the Charlotte office.
•Support the execution of year-end 1099 tax reporting including being knowledgeable on current 1099 reporting requirements.
•Create Purchase Order Requisitions for the Charlotte Office
•Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all banking related transactions including wire transfer requests, check stop payments, etc., related to SAP data entry.
•Prepare support documentation as required by external and internal audits.
•Participate in projects for improved efficiency including procedure changes, document imaging, improving AP visibility and special projects.
•Back up other areas in the finance department as may be assigned.


Job Requirements

Minimum 1-2 years Finance/Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred, but not required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word. Experience using SAP or comparable ERP system a plus.


Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business or working toward a bachelor’s degree preferred. Associates degree in accounting or business required.


Physical Demands

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. The position may require the lifting of 10 pound or less and requires long hours of computer work.
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Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a professional office environment where there are no discernable work hazards. Some travel may be required. This job requires being present in the office on a primary basis.


Special Instructions to Applicants

Job Snapshot

About Us

Innovative technologies and material-specific expertise have made us what we are today: the world's leading manufacturer of carbon products and materials. We work on specialty graphite and composite solutions for and with customers in key global industries. Our employees are at the heart of SGL Carbon. Use your talent and new ideas to help us to develop smart solutions for the future – as more than 5,000 employees at over 30 sites worldwide are already doing.

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