Staff Accountant-East Region (Northeast)

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Ellington, CT - Ellington, CT

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Up to 20%

Job Shift

Office

Job Category

Finance

Description

Fortis Solutions Group is searching for a Staff Accountant to support our East Region businesses, to be located near one of the following company locations: Ellington, CT or Somersworth, NH.

At Fortis Solutions Group, we create outstanding labeling and packaging solutions for our customers! We are one of the country's premier label converters serving customers nationwide from our 21 locations. As a member of the Fortis Family, you will be part of a great team that seeks to deliver industry-leading quality and service in every facet of our business. As a Fortis employee you will experience a work environment that is fun, fast-paced, inclusive, and friendly with the opportunity to contribute to the growth and advancement of a thriving company!

As the Regional Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for daily/weekly/monthly accounting tasks related to the various manufacturing locations in your region as well as month-end closing activities. In this important role you will support key stakeholders by performing a broad range of accounting, financial, and analytical support for multiple manufacturing locations in your region. You will develop, measure, and actively manage results, ensuring business and reporting needs are met. In addition, you will support the Regional Controller and plant leadership in understanding variances in their financial performance and any related data reconciliations.

Fortis offers full benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, 401k with match, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, pet insurance, employee assistance program, wellness incentives, paid time off, sick days and paid holidays. This role can be in-office, hybrid or remote, based on proximity to one of our Fortis Solutions Group facilities. This position also offers a flexible schedule, Monday through Friday and a starting salary of $70,000 and up, depending on experience vs. requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in monthly close activities by preparing recurring and non-recurring journal entries to ensure complete and accurate financial statements.
• Perform balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations.
• Analyze actual results in comparison with budget, prior year and/or forecast.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Cost Accounting and FP&A to help maximize profitability.
• Provide actionable manufacturing analysis, cost analysis and business partnering to create value.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing opportunities to ensure the business is working on the right activities.
• Serve as an agent of change to help reduce costs and improve EBITDA.
• Participate in special projects related to ERP system conversions and finance process optimization initiatives including strengthening internal controls.
• Assist Regional Controller with external audit requests.
• Travel to regional plants as needed, estimated between 10% - 20% annually.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or other demonstrated experience
• Prior experience working in a high growth, multisite organization.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical and conceptional thinking skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel.
• Demonstrates initiative, natural curiosity, and effective organizational and communication skills.
• Able to manage time efficiently, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to change.
• Able to work cross-functionally and collaborate effectively with others.
• Able to maintain a high level of accuracy in the performance of all job duties.
• Able to work independently while promoting and maintaining a productive team working environment.
• Experience using PowerBI.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Training Requirements:

• Willing to attend required training courses or sessions related to the job as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting, sitting, standing, crouching, repetitive tasks, office tasks.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and subject to random drug screening.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.
• Warehouse environment temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety shoes and eye protection are highly recommended in the production area.

Travel requirements:

• This position will require occasional travel, up to 20% annually.

Fortis Solutions Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and therefore, do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.