Staff Accountant Jobs

Jacobi Carbons, Inc. is the world's largest manufacturer of coconut-based activated carbon that delivers carbon manufacturing for a wide range of industries and applications.Jacobi Carbons, Inc. is a part of Jacobi AB, a proud member of the Osaka Gas Chemicals Group.

We are currently recruiting for a Staff Accountant who is responsible for performing various accounting and financial functions such as credit assessment, accounts receivable/payable, financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, interpretation of accounting standards, internal controls, and month-end closing.This position reports to the Controller in our Columbus office. The position is remote hybrid with the expectation of being 80% remote and 20% in the Columbus office.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares and files state and local sales tax returns
• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Performs credit assessment of new customers and updates to credit limits
• Assists with accounts payable, including ensuring proper account allocations
• Assists with information collection for all types of audits
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Monitors corporate credit card expenses for reasonability & proper documentation
• Assists with projects and other duties as required by management
• Evaluates budget variances and reviews with business departments
• Assists with the preparation of annual budget and other forecasts
• Manages Accounts Receivable, including cash application and communicating with customers and sales management about past due accounts
• Maintains and balances accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies
• Summarizes financial status by collecting information, preparing financial statements, and creating reports
• Monitors and reports AR aging on a regular basis
• Analyzes sales and margin information and assists sales team in researching questions
• Interprets GAAP and related accounting policies and procedures
• Assists with annual physical inventory counts

Previous Work & Educational Requirements:

• Proficiency with MS Office products required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of ERP systems w/NetSuite experience is a plus
• Collaborative team player mindset with the ability to work in a matrix organization
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Minimum 0-2 years of relevant work experience

Benefits Highlight

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO policy
• Short-Term/ Long-Term Disability
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Voluntary life insurance