SR COST ACCOUNTANT

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Summary

CCT, is recruiting for an energetic and confident individual to join the team as a Sr Cost Accountant. This position supports the Corporate Controller for all finance related tasks, including closing, banking, and reporting.

The Sr Cost Accountant is responsible for various tasks, including monitoring internal controls and policies, assisting with the preparation of financial statements, managing journal entries, and reviewing accounting information for accuracy.

They will be involved in all aspects of the accounting department, including cost accounting, inventory control, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, the month-end close process and preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet / P&L reconciliations.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge of; general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable
• Possess the highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail in a dynamic, multitasking environment.
• Experience with P&L analysis and understanding of cost accounting basics.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel Required
• Must be able to maintain confidential information.
• Capacity to work with limited supervision, independently and as a team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and accurately report the current month's financial results.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing.
• Monitor and record daily bank activity, ensuring timely and accurate posting to the general ledger.
• Oversee and manage cash collections and disbursements.
• Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain any book to physical adjustments.
• Maintain a perpetual inventory for finished goods and reconcile this perpetual to production, shipping, and returns on a regular basis.
• Analyze potential excess and obsolete inventory items monthly.
• Reconcile all inter-company accounts monthly.
• Assist with data entry, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and other operational accounting tasks.
• Support accounts payable / receivables activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice creation and entry.
• Maintain month end schedules for all balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain fixed asset ledger and record monthly depreciation as appropriate.
• Review and maintain benefits schedule and post monthly entry.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and analyze financial data to identify large or unusual activity.
• Participate in monthly physical inventory.

Education and Specifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required and 5 - 10 years of related experience
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Good at working independently, thinking critically and offering quality ideas to improving organization's processes

This exciting position comes with an excellent benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance, paid vacation and designated holidays and a 401(k) with a Safe Harbor match.

bonus program, and a casual working environment.