AccountantThe Accountant will provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing required reports. The Accountant performs a variety of accounting tasks to support the Controller in ensuring various transactions are properly recorded in accordance with the company policies. The duties may focus on costing (product costing, margin analysis) or a specific aspect of the business (tooling).
The Accountant must also construct and monitor the data accumulation systems needed to provide an appropriate level of financial information to management.Core CompetenciesAnalytical – synthesizes complex or diverse informationCollects and researches dataCustomer FocusCommunicationGeneral AccountingCost AccountingPlanning, BudgetingAccountability and DependabilityEthics and IntegrityAnalyticalTeam WorkJob DutiesCompiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.Construct data accumulation systems.Create and review the controls needed for data accumulation and reporting systems.Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts.Investigate cycle counting variance and resolve issues.Review standard and actual costs for inaccuraciesValidate the cost of goods sold as part of the month –end closeAccumulate and apply overhead costs as required by generally accepted accounting principlesWork with the materials department to locate and dispose of obsolete inventoryConduct ongoing process constraints analysisReport on breakeven points by products and work centersReport on margins by product and divisionReport on periodic variances and their caused, focusing on spending variances.Analyze capital budgeting requests.RequirementsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field.Minimum of 3 years' experience accounting/finance experienceStrong math & computer skillsStrong communication skills (both verbal and written, speaking and listening)Strong Microsoft Excel experience.Strong organizational and prioritizing skillsAbility to work effectively independent or as a member of a team.Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.Must be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities