Senior Cost Accountant

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; prepares reports; supervises and maintains regular accounting processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the financial reporting, maintenance, account reconciliation and analysis of the general ledger and books of original entry, and the maintenance and documentation of internal accounting controls.  Includes month-end closing accounts.
• Be a Cost Accountant and perform Cost Accountant duties.
• Maintain and manage inventory accuracy.
• Be responsible for preparing monthly and annual consolidated statements.
• Analyze financial reports and records, making studies or recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures.
• Audit, review and verify accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Conduct special studies and develop or recommend accounting methods and procedures.
• Coordinate accounting matters with other departments, locations and divisions.
• Utilize computer to input, retrieve or display accounting information.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end closings.  Assist in the preparation of working papers for audits.
• Collect, analyze and report on data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4- 5 years accounting or related experience and potentially to manage a team of 4 – 5 members
• Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of accounting to include general ledger experience.
• Good math and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is essential.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes and function specific software.
• Good typing and data entry skills.
• Good organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Good auditing skills.