Accountant

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Omaha, NE wtih limited travel to Yankton, SD
Department: Accounting

Job Summary: The accountant supports financial operations through accurate reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards and payroll regulations, assists with audits, and contributes to process improvements and special projects. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in payroll accounting, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform and support financial accounting and reporting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, month end close activities, and financial reporting & analysis
• Support month end close
• Audit and regulatory support for various Financial and Regulatory areas
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure regulatory compliance and financial integrity
• Participate in special projects and initiatives including acquisitions, integrations, and process improvements
• Review payroll calculations, deductions, and adjustments to ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and regulations
• Coordinate with HR, finance, and other departments to gather and verify payroll-related information, such as new hires, terminations, benefits, and timekeeping data
• Reconcile payroll reports, filings, and other documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Stay updated on payroll regulations, tax laws, and trends to ensure compliance and best practices
• Performing other accounting duties and Controller as required

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA/CMA a plus
• 3-7 years of relevant accounting experience, including 2 years of Payroll accounting experience
• Manufacturing company experience preferred
• Highly skilled with Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting software
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team environment

SAFETY

Always follow all safety directives and protocols and help identify potential hazards or violations that should be addressed to ensure personnel and facility safety are maintained. 

QUALITY

Along with every other member of our team, always be cognizant of overall performance in every aspect of our business and help maintain a constant focus on quality assurance and continuous quality improvement. 

Other Duties as Assigned:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Shur-Co LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions and percentages. 
• Proficient in computing (Microsoft Excel)

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.