H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemicals across all industries throughout the world. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges.

We at H.B. Fuller embrace a shared set of beliefs and competencies that direct the way we operate and express our fundamental principles about how we will achieve success. We strive to hire talent that demonstrates our beliefs and our competencies.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Royal Adhesives and Sealants is a wholly owned subsidiary of HB Fuller Company.

The Cash and Banks Assistant reports to the North America Royal Credit Supervisor and has responsibility for various Cash Application functions and monitoring the daily cash flow. Researching and clearing aged reconciliation items as identified in the bank reconciliation. Ensure transactions are timely and accurately performed in compliance with Company policy and legal requirements, compliance work, managing the day to day activity, monitoring and reporting all Treasury activities relative to NA Royal Adhesives and Sealants, as part of the Global Finance Services team for North America. The scope of the accountability includes:

• Oversee the NA Royal Adhesives and Sealants Cash and Banks function through issue resolution, training, monitoring, and review of transactions and related reports.
• Support the monthly close process which may include accruals; preparing journal entries (entered by RTR team); Credit Card settlement and preparing reconciliations.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Credit, Record to Report (accounting) Team, and Cash & Banks team members to harmonize processes and seek improved efficiencies.

PRIMARY DUTIES

CASH AND BANKS ACTIVITIES (80%)

• Ensure that cash receipts are recorded in compliance with GAAP, SOX, and H.B. Fuller?s internal policies
• Ensure Daily Bank reconciliations are accurate utilizing our CIT Report.
• Support the Record to Report on the monthly bank reconciliation.
• Provide day-to-day prioritization to Royal NA Cash and Banks team
• Complete month-end close responsibilities as assigned (JEs, accruals, account recs, etc.)
• Ensure all the department tasks are completed timely and accurately, including cash receipts, Cash In Transit reports are balanced daily, plus other duties as assigned.
• Support and monitor defined KPI`s (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Identify, analyze and solve complex issues
• Establish strong network with key internal/external stakeholders and provide partnership through quality service delivery and timely issue resolution
• Support the GFS Cash and Banks team to assure timely resolution of issues/questions

PROCESS AND TRAINING (15%)

• Develop and implement processes for effective issue escalation and resolution
• Train employees to enhance their performance and process.
• Identify process breakdowns and make recommendations to the Royal Credit Supervisor.

COMPLIANCE (5%)

• Provide support for internal and external audits, including preparation of PBC work papers.
• Ensure internal controls and best practices are followed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor?s degree with major in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2 years of Accounting experience (Shared Services environment preferred)
• Proven accounting knowledge, including journal entries, accruals and closing activities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Self-motivated with desire for continuous improvement
• Good organizational skills, with flexibility to accommodate shifting priorities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• General Accounting experience
• SOX experience

At H.B. Fuller, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal employment opportunity. We subscribe to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) policy of employing and promoting individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, or any other protected classification.