The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, preparing account reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting activities. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Staff Accountant partners with operational departments to provide financial support, analyze transactions, and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and intercompany accounts.
Maintain general ledger integrity and investigate account discrepancies.
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
Review and process fixed asset additions, disposals, depreciation, and asset tracking.
Assist with inventory accounting and related reconciliations as required.
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing requested documentation.
Assist with tax filings, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency within accounting functions.
Collaborate with departmental managers to provide financial information and suppor
Assists in supporting the UTAC culture and values (Integrity, Expertise, and Innovation)
Performs other duties as assigned
Education and Skill Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 2–5 years of accounting experience preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar.
Microsoft Excel skills at an intermediate level.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong time management and multitasking skills.
Consistently adhere to, and support all UTAC policies, procedures, and safety regulations
Physical Requirements:
Exposure to industry accepted chemicals and noise
Regularly required to stand, reach, bend and move about the facility
Able to lift and/or move materials as needed in the performance of assigned duties
Requirements include, but are not limited to stand, walk, sit, twist, bend, lift, see, speak, hear
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.
By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.
Our reward and benefit programs are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.
In the US this includes ;
- Medical Insurance, dental
- 401k
- Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com
Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Note to Recruitment Agencies :
UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.