Staff Accountant Cost Accounting

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent combination of education and experience. 2 years of related experience. Master's Degree in Accounting or Financeor CPA may offset 1 year of experience. Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, principally Excel is required. Strong technology expertise in other applications a plus.

Position Purpose:

Applies principles of cost accounting with a primary focus on basic analysis of cost accounting and inventory data, knowledge of cost accounting and inventory systems involved in the cost accounting process.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Prepares and compiles financial data in a timely manner to support established schedules and deadlines.
2. Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules for closing .
3. Reconcile assigned accounts including preparation of appropriate documentation .
4. Identifies problems and potential improvements to existing systems and processes .
5. Prepares schedules, reports, presentations, etc. for management .
6. Under immediate supervision, follows established procedures to perform tasks that are routine in nature, requiring little evaluation, originality, or ingenuity.
7. Analyzes records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries.
8. Specific area of responsibility .
9. Applies principles of cost accounting with a primary focus on basic analysis of cost accounting and inventory data, knowledge of cost accounting and inventory systems involved in the cost accounting process.

Perform other duties as assigned.

A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.