Accounting Analyst I

Job DetailsJob Location: ALLIANCE - Alliance, OH 44601Job Shift: DayPTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components. We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following: FREE Healthcare HSA option Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance Long Term Disability Critical Illness & Accident Coverage 401K plan with company match Referral Bonus Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees Tuition Reimbursement eligibility Function:   The primary focus of the Accounting Analyst I involves the compilation, consolidation and analysis of accounting and finance information and the application of accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:                                              Performs various clerical and routine accounting tasks Posting entries, reviewing for sensibility, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting systems Responding to inquiries and contacting other departments or vendors to resolve a variety of problems Maintains fixed asset system Tracks and accounts for capital expenditures Analyzes and tracks utility usage Analyzes and tracks leases and rentals Review expense reimbursement requests for accuracy and policy compliance Review plant purchase order requests and work with Purchasing department to correct abnormalities Works closely with accounting team during month-end close process to ensure accurate and timely results Perform ad-hoc reporting/analysis and special projects as requested The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed. Number of Employees Reporting Directly or Indirectly:  None Positions Reporting Directly:  None QualificationsEducation and Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 1-3 years relevant Accounting experience Qualification Requirements:  Ability to work independently or with a team and manage deliverables Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with other functional areas/levels within the organization Understanding of general accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis and internal controls Ability to make assumptions, identify trends and draw conclusions from ambiguous data Strong problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills Ability to manage multiple assignments, use sound judgement and prioritize projects and time effectively with minimal supervision Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and embrace change Strong skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; Hyperion and Oracle experience a plus Language Skills:    Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English Mathematical Skills:  See “Education and Experience” Reasoning Ability:   See “Qualification Requirements” Other Skills and Abilities:  See “Qualification Requirements” Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  None required Work Environment:    Typical office conditions at a manufacturing location Will be required to enter manufacturing area with required personal protective equipment (provided) Physical Demands: Required to sit for long periods of time at a computer