Staff Accountant Senior Cost Acct

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4 years of related experience is required.. 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 increased analysis of cost accounting and inventory data, knowledge of cost accounting and inventory systems, and understanding the inter-company cost transfer processes.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Analyzes and maintains a complete and accurate general ledger; prepares managerial and financial reports. .
2. Prepares and compiles financial data in a timely manner to support established schedules and deadlines.
3. Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules for closing .
4. Reconcile assigned accounts including preparation of appropriate documentation .
5. Participates as required. on special project teams .
6. Prepare analysis and recommend solutions for problems and improvements to existing systems and processes .
7. Prepares schedules, reports, presentations, etc. for management .
8. With minimal supervision, follows established procedures to perform moderately complex tasks requiring application of fundamental accounting practices and procedures.
9. Analyzes records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries.
10. Coordinates accounting procedures and activity across the enterprise to ensure standardization and consistency.
11. Specific area of responsibility .
12. Applies principles of cost accounting with a primary focus on increased analysis of cost accounting and inventory data, knowledge of cost accounting and inventory systems, and understanding the inter-company cost transfer processes.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, principally Excel is required. Strong technology expertise in other applications a plus.

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.